Aircraft noise is regulated exclusively by the FAA under federal law. Ulster County and its municipalities cannot enforce aircraft noise rules. Kingston-Ulster Airport (20N) is the primary public airport.
Federal preemption under 49 USC Section 40103 gives the FAA exclusive authority over navigable airspace. Noise complaints about Kingston-Ulster Airport operations should be directed to the airport manager or the FAA Eastern Region. Helicopter tours over the Catskills have drawn complaints but are governed by FAA Part 91 minimum altitude rules (500 feet AGL in rural areas, 1,000 feet over congested areas).
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