Aircraft noise is federally regulated by FAA and not subject to local ordinance. Albany International Airport (ALB) lies just south in Albany County; Saratoga County Airport in Milton handles general aviation.
Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR Part 91 and the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 preempt local aircraft noise regulation (City of Burbank v. Lockheed Air Terminal, 411 U.S. 624). Albany International Airport (ALB) in Colonie (Albany County) sits directly south of Saratoga County; commercial flight paths pass over southern Saratoga County towns (Halfmoon, Clifton Park). Saratoga County Airport (5B2) in Milton/Ballston Spa is a public-use general aviation field operated by the county with no control tower. Stewart International (SWF) traffic occasionally overflies the region. Military flights from Fort Drum and Air National Guard aircraft from Stratton ANGB (Scotia) are exempt from civilian airspace rules.
No local enforcement possible. FAA complaints go to regional Flight Standards District Office. Airport-specific noise complaints for Albany International: ALB Noise Abatement Officer (518) 242-2200.
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