Aircraft noise is preempted by FAA regulations. West Valley City lies under Salt Lake International Airport flight paths; complaints go to SLC Airport noise office.
Aircraft noise is preempted by federal law under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and 49 U.S.C. §40103, which vests exclusive authority over navigable airspace with the FAA. West Valley City cannot regulate aircraft altitude, routing, or engine noise. WVC sits immediately south and west of Salt Lake International Airport (SLC), with heavy flight paths over the Hunter, Magna, and west-side neighborhoods. Noise complaints should be directed to the SLC Airport Noise Abatement Office through the WebTrak online complaint system. Salt Lake City Department of Airports manages Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program studies and implements voluntary abatement procedures with carriers. FAA Part 161 governs any proposed airport noise restrictions. Helicopters and small GA traffic from South Valley Regional Airport (U42) just south in West Jordan also overfly WVC. Disturbance from airport ground operations may fall under local noise ordinances.
No local penalties available. FAA may take action against pilots violating FARs. Airport carrier complaints tracked via WebTrak for Part 150 planning.
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