Peoria, AZ Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Commercial Airport
- None in city limits
- Luke AFB
- ~10 mi south (Glendale)
- Deer Valley
- General aviation nearby
- Military Noise
- Federally preempted
Summary
Peoria has minimal commercial airport noise impact. Luke Air Force Base in neighboring Glendale occasionally affects southern Peoria with military aircraft noise. Military aircraft are exempt from local noise ordinances under federal preemption.
The National Airspace System helps people and goods travel safely and freely. While there are many benefits to air travel, aviation noise can be a concern for communities. The FAA is limited by the simple reality that aircraft make noise. Addressing this concern requires collaboration among the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, research universities, other stakeholders and industry partners, local communities, and elected officials. Decisions about flight times, number of operations, and aircraft type are in the scope of private industry. Airport location is a function of local land use planning. Runway alignment is determined by the prevailing winds at that specific location. The FAA strives to reduce noise in ways within our purview, including condu
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Full Breakdown
Peoria does not have a commercial airport within its city limits and is not directly in the primary flight paths of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Luke Air Force Base, located in neighboring Glendale approximately 10 miles south of central Peoria, operates F-35A and F-16 fighter aircraft that may be audible in southern Peoria neighborhoods, particularly during training operations. Military aircraft noise is federally preempted and exempt from local ordinances. The AICUZ noise contours from Luke AFB primarily affect areas south of Peoria's city limits in Glendale, though sonic boom events have been reported across the west valley. Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (general aviation) is located southeast of Peoria and generates some small aircraft noise in adjacent areas. Real estate disclosures under A.R.S. §28-8461 may apply for properties within the defined vicinity of military airports. Peoria's northern areas near Lake Pleasant are well removed from any airport noise concerns.
Violations & Fines
No local aircraft noise violations: federal jurisdiction. Noise complaints regarding military aircraft go to Luke AFB Public Affairs. General aviation complaints to FAA.
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