JFK and LaGuardia are both in Queens. Aircraft noise regulated by FAA Part 150 programs, not local code. Port Authority runs noise abatement and complaint hotline.
Queens County hosts both John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Jamaica and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in East Elmhurst, making aircraft noise a defining issue for neighborhoods like Howard Beach, Rockaway, Flushing, Jackson Heights, and Astoria. Aircraft noise is preempted from local regulation by federal law (49 USC 41713) and is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Programs. The Port Authority of NY and NJ, which operates JFK and LGA, implements noise abatement procedures including preferential runway use, nighttime operations restrictions where feasible, and community roundtables. JFK has a 24-hour operations profile; LaGuardia observes a voluntary perimeter rule and a midnight-6 AM quieter-hours policy for most aircraft. Residents can file complaints through the Port Authority Noise Office (PANYNJ) at (800) 225-1071 or online via the WebTrak system. NYC Noise Code 24-218 does not apply to aircraft in flight. Noise insulation grants under Part 150 have been available for eligible homes near JFK.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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