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Tarrant County, TX Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

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Key Facts

Major Airports: DFW, NAS JRB, Meacham
Preemption: Federal (49 U.S.C. 40103)
Military Aircraft: F-16, F-35, F-18 at NAS JRB
Complaints: DFW Noise Office

City-specific rules exist: Haltom City, Arlington, Keller, North Richland Hills, Grapevine, Mansfield, and Euless have their own aircraft noise rules that differ from Tarrant County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Unincorporated Tarrant County is affected by DFW International, NAS JRB Fort Worth, Meacham Field, and Alliance Airport. Aircraft operations are federally preempted from local regulation.

Full Breakdown

Tarrant County sits at the heart of the DFW metroplex and is influenced by several major airfields: DFW International Airport on the eastern edge, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth hosting F-16, F-35, and F-18 tactical aircraft, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Alliance Airport cargo operations, Arlington Municipal Airport, and Grand Prairie Municipal Airport. Under federal preemption (49 U.S.C. 40103 and FAR Part 150) the county and cities cannot restrict aircraft operations, flight paths, or engine run-ups. Tarrant County does not impose AICUZ overlay zoning because it lacks zoning authority, but NAS JRB maintains Air Installation Compatible Use Zones that affect development suitability near the base. Disclosure of proximity to airfields is handled through the Texas Property Code seller disclosure process, and DFW operates a formal noise complaint portal.

Violations & Fines

No local enforcement possible. Aircraft noise complaints are routed to the operating authority: DFW Noise Office, NAS JRB Public Affairs, or FAA ATC facilities handling the relevant airspace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tarrant County force planes to change flight paths?

No. Aircraft operations and flight routing are controlled by the FAA. Local governments are preempted from regulating airspace use.

Where do I report loud military flights?

File a complaint with NAS JRB Fort Worth Public Affairs. The base publishes a phone line and online form for community noise concerns.

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Tarrant County, TX Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

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