Airport Noise

UPDATE

The City of Richfield has been informed by the Metropolitan Airpots Commission that beginning on November 2, 2011, an aerial mapping project is being conducted for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that will require repetitive nighttime aircraft overflights.  It is our understanding that these overflights will be flown in an incremental pattern at approximately 3,000 feet mean sea level in a north-south orientation that will cover the general area between Interstate 494 to the west, Interstate 694 to the north and east, and approximately Cliff Road to the south.  The project must be conducted during low-air traffic demand periods, which is why it is necessary to operate during the nighttime hours (11 p.m. - 5 a.m.)

The mapping project is expected to take place during the next three weeks or until snow begins to accumulate on the ground.

Anyone with questions or comments should contact the DNR for more information.  They can be reached at 651-296-6157.

Airport Long Term Comprehensive Plan

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has completed a draft of the updated Long Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP) for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.  Click below for details.

www.mspairport.com/about-msp/long-term-comp-plan.aspx

Noise Mitigation Program Articles

Noise Mitigation Update,
Jan. 2009 (Star Tribune)

• Noise Mitigation Update,
  Jan. 2009 (Sun Current)

Showroom for Noise Mitigation Products

The Center for Energy & Environment (CEE) office and MAC showroom opened in 2008.

Location:  6517 Nicollet Ave. (Hub Center)
Hours:  8 - 4  M-F
Phone:  612-861-9929

For Program Eligibility:  www.macnoise.com/sip/settlement

Window, door, storm window, and storm door products will be on display in the showroom, as well as examples of roof baffles and mechanical equipment such as air conditioners, water heaters, and furnaces.  Anyone interested in learning more about products that provide the best acoustical attenuation should stop in!

Airport Noise Settlement

• View Noise Settlement Press Release
• View Agreement Summary
• View Complete Agreement Document

Does my Home Qualify for the Noise Relief Package?

Proposed Noise Lawsuit Settlement Maps:
http://www.macnoise.com/maps

Links

MSP Airport documents

For additional information on airport noise, check out this site:
http://www.noisequest.psu.edu/

Contacts

Metropolitan Airports Commission
6040 28th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55450
612-726-8100
http://www.metroairports.org/mac/
www.macnoise.com

City of Richfield
Pam Dmytrenko
6700 Portland Ave., Richfield, MN 55423
612-861-9708