Neither Passaic County nor New Jersey regulates aircraft noise. Aircraft operations and noise are governed by the FAA under federal law, which preempts local curfews and noise limits. County and municipal power is limited to compatible land-use planning near airports.
Aircraft noise is exclusively a federal matter. The Federal Aviation Administration regulates flight operations, routes, and noise standards, and the U.S. Supreme Court in City of Burbank v. Lockheed Air Terminal (1973) held that a local nighttime jet curfew was preempted by federal law. As a result, Passaic County cannot set aircraft noise limits or curfews. What the county and its municipalities can do is control land use around airports to steer incompatible development away from noise-impacted areas. Residents concerned about aircraft noise should direct complaints to the FAA or the relevant airport operator.
Aircraft noise complaints are handled by the FAA and airport operators; local governments cannot fine or enforce against aircraft operations due to federal preemption.
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