Kootenai County's land-use code recognizes a Noise Compatibility Area around the Coeur d'Alene Airport, defined as land within the 65 DNL day-night sound level contour in the current airport master plan. Flight operations themselves are regulated by the FAA, not the county.
Kootenai County owns and operates the Coeur d'Alene Airport (Pappy Boyington Field). The county land-use code (section 8.9.303 definitions) establishes a Noise Compatibility Area, land surrounding the airport within the 65-decibel day-night average sound level (65 DNL) noise contour delineated in the then-current airport master plan, which guides compatible development and disclosure near the airport. Actual aircraft flight noise, altitudes and operating rules are governed by the Federal Aviation Administration under federal law; local governments cannot directly restrict overflights. The county's role is land-use compatibility around the airport.
Land-use decisions inconsistent with the noise compatibility area are addressed through the county's planning and permitting process. Aircraft operations are enforced by the FAA, not county code enforcement.
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