Miami Gardens is located near Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport and within the broader influence area of Miami International Airport. Aircraft noise is regulated at the federal level by the FAA and through Miami-Dade County Aviation Department programs. The city does not have a separate aircraft noise ordinance.
Miami Gardens sits near Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport and is within the noise contour area of Miami International Airport flight paths. Aircraft noise is primarily regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration under 14 CFR Part 150 and through the Miami-Dade Aviation Department's noise abatement programs. The county maintains a voluntary noise abatement program with preferred flight tracks and nighttime restrictions for certain airports. Residents affected by aircraft noise can file complaints with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department's noise complaint system. Federal law (49 U.S.C. 47521) preempts local regulation of aircraft operations.
Aircraft noise is regulated at the federal level. The city cannot impose noise penalties on aircraft operations. Complaints are handled by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and the FAA.
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