Aircraft noise from MSP International Airport is regulated federally by the FAA. Minneapolis cannot enforce local noise ordinances against aircraft; complaints route to the MAC Noise Program.
Under federal law (49 U.S.C. 40103 and FAA preemption doctrine) the Federal Aviation Administration has exclusive authority over aircraft in flight, meaning Minneapolis noise ordinances in Chapter 389 cannot be applied to overflights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) operates a Noise Oversight Committee and an online complaint system that tracks flight paths and runway use. Sound-insulation programs have been available for residences in high-impact zones across south Minneapolis (Nokomis, Longfellow, Hiawatha). Nighttime voluntary runway-use procedures and arrival/departure routing try to minimize impact, but legally Minneapolis residents cannot sue or cite pilots under city law; complaints and policy influence happen through MAC and FAA channels.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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