Military and civilian aircraft noise over Pearl City is governed by federal FAA rules and HRS Section 261-12, with ROH Section 41-6 expressly excluding aircraft.
Pearl City sits directly beneath approach and departure paths for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Aircraft overflight noise is preempted by federal FAA regulation and, for military operations, Department of Defense authority. State-level law under HRS Section 261-12 directs the Hawaii DOT to require noise abatement procedures in tour-aircraft permits. ROH Chapter 41 Article 6 expressly excludes aircraft in flight, so HPD cannot cite overflight noise. Pearl City residents should direct complaints to the FAA Honolulu FSDO, Hawaii DOT, or base community relations for military flights.
No local violations apply because the city ordinance excludes aircraft. Pearl City complaints about overflights should go to the FAA, Hawaii DOT, or relevant military installation.
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