Aircraft noise is preempted by the FAA and not subject to local San Bernardino enforcement. San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) and nearby March Field generate regular overflights.
Aircraft noise is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration under 14 CFR Part 36 and related Airport Noise and Capacity Act provisions; local cities are preempted from setting aircraft noise limits. San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), formerly Norton Air Force Base, operates as a commercial cargo and general aviation airport and has seen growth in Amazon Air cargo flights. March Air Reserve Base and Ontario International Airport (ONT) also generate overflights across the Inland Empire. The San Bernardino International Airport Authority maintains a noise complaint line, and the FAA Noise Portal accepts federal-level complaints. The airport adopted a CEQA-compliant noise study and is implementing a Part 150 noise compatibility program. Ground activities at the airport and its industrial tenants are subject to San Bernardino Municipal Code and SCAQMD rules, even though flight operations are not.
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