Aircraft noise is federally preempted by the FAA under 49 USC 40103. Winter Park lies under Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) approach paths and Orlando International Airport (MCO) Class B airspace but has no local authority over flight operations.
The FAA preempts virtually all local regulation of aircraft operations, altitudes, and routes. Winter Park residents experience overflight noise primarily from Orlando Executive Airport (general aviation, 3 miles southwest) and MCO commercial arrivals routing over northeast Orange County. Noise complaints should be directed to the respective airport noise offices. Drone (UAS) operations are also federally preempted except for takeoff/landing location restrictions, which Winter Park regulates in city parks.
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