Aircraft-in-flight noise is preempted by federal law (FAA) and is not regulated by Lincoln Municipal Code; California PUC §21669 lets Caltrans set airport-area noise standards to the extent not prohibited by federal law. Lincoln Regional Airport (KLHM/Karl Harder Field) is a publicly owned general-aviation airport operated by the City of Lincoln; pilots are asked to follow voluntary noise-abatement practices but no city decibel limit applies in-flight.
The Federal Aviation Act gives the FAA exclusive authority over aircraft in flight, so cities cannot impose decibel limits or curfews on aircraft operations. California Public Utilities Code §21669 (1969) authorizes the state Department of Transportation to adopt aircraft noise standards 'based upon the level of noise acceptable to a reasonable person residing in the vicinity of the airport,' but only to the extent not prohibited by federal law. Lincoln Regional Airport (FAA ID KLHM) is City-owned and governed by Lincoln Municipal Code Title 20 (Lincoln Municipal Airport); the airport publishes voluntary noise-abatement procedures but does not impose an enforceable nighttime curfew. Ground-based engine run-ups and FBO operations on airport property may be addressed by airport rules. Residents with persistent noise complaints can use the FAA Noise Complaint portal (faa.gov/noise) and contact airport management at 916-645-3443.
No city fines for aircraft-in-flight noise (federal preemption). Voluntary noise-abatement non-compliance is addressed by airport management and the FAA. Ground operations violating LMC Title 20 airport rules can be referred to Code Enforcement (916-434-2477).
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