Aircraft noise in Richardson falls under FAA federal jurisdiction, not local control. The city lies roughly 3 miles from Addison Airport (ADS) and under flight paths serving DFW International.
Richardson does not regulate aircraft-in-flight noise because 49 U.S.C. Section 40103 gives the Federal Aviation Administration exclusive authority over navigable airspace. The City Code's general noise ordinance specifically exempts aircraft operations conducted in accordance with FAA regulations. Richardson sits under approach/departure corridors for Addison Airport (ADS) roughly 3 miles southwest, and high-altitude traffic for DFW International. Residents bothered by low-flying aircraft, helicopters, or repeated overflights should file complaints directly with the Addison Airport noise line or the FAA Dallas Flight Standards District Office. Ground-based airport operations (engine run-ups, taxiing) may be regulated by the originating airport's own rules. The City of Richardson cannot ticket pilots or operators for flight noise.
No local penalties — Richardson does not cite aircraft for in-flight noise. Complaints go to Addison Airport noise hotline or FAA. Ground-based nuisance noise from unrelated sources may still be enforced under the general noise ordinance.
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