Pasadena does not have a municipal airport and aircraft noise is primarily regulated at the federal level by the FAA. The city's General Plan Noise Element addresses aircraft noise exposure from nearby airports including Bob Hope Airport (Burbank). Land use compatibility standards apply to noise-sensitive areas.
Pasadena does not operate a municipal airport. Aircraft noise in the city is primarily from operations at nearby Hollywood Burbank Airport (Bob Hope Airport) and general aviation traffic. The FAA has exclusive jurisdiction over aircraft in flight under federal preemption. Pasadena's General Plan Noise Element establishes land use compatibility standards for areas affected by airport noise. The city uses the California Noise Insulation Standards (Title 24) requiring interior noise levels of 45 dB CNEL in residential units within airport noise contours. Residents can file aircraft noise complaints through the Hollywood Burbank Airport noise management program. The city participates in regional airport land use planning through the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission.
No local enforcement for aircraft in flight (federal preemption). Land use compatibility enforced through planning and building permits.
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