Recent Unusual Runway Use at MSP
Posted on July 11, 2019
Unusual runway use at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has been occurring this week between 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
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MAC Goes the Extra Mile for Noise Data Collection
Posted on September 28, 2018
Members of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) voted to support extra efforts by Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Noise Program staff to evaluate aircraft noise levels generated by aircraft overflying areas of Eagan.
Eagan Listening Session Planned
Posted on August 21, 2018
Members of the public interested in the topic of aircraft noise as it relates to Minneapolis-St.
South Flow Activity Rests at the Airport – At Least for Now
Posted on July 26, 2018
Summer in the Twin Cities is precious and this summer is no exception. Residents who were impacted early in the season by heavy-use of the south flow runway configuration at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) may experience some reprieve while we all enjoy the fresh blast of cool air from the north.
Summer Listening Session Scheduled
Posted on July 5, 2018
The public is invited to join the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) at the Richfield City Hall on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM for the NOC Summer Listening Session.
Noise Oversight Committee Considering Changes to Bylaws
Posted on July 4, 2018
The MSP Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) is an advisory board to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), and is comprised of industry and community representatives who address aircraft noise issues associated with activity at MSP. The group meets bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of odd-numbered months.
MAC unveils new mobile-friendly flight tracker with enhanced data
Posted on June 27, 2018
The MAC Noise Offce online flight tracker recently received a complete makeover and was unveiled on Wednesday, June 20.
The Flight Tracker has long been popular with aviation enthusiasts and residents near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for monitoring flights and noise levels. But the new tool offers enhanced features including a mobile-device friendly interface, the capability to see each flight's real-time speed and altitude, and find a noise level from the MAC sound-monitoring devices located in neighborhoods near the airport.
Summer Weather Returns to MSP
Posted on June 14, 2018
Summer has arrived in the Twin Cities. At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) summer means vacations, more travelers and more aircraft takeoffs and landings. Neighbors near the airport may be noticing some of the effects of these changing weather conditions.
Warmer temperatures and humidity cause aircraft to use longer distances to takeoff and, once airborne, climb slower. To find out more, check out our FAQ #2 titled “Can airplanes climb/fly higher to reduce noise?”
New MAC Vice President of Management and Operations
Posted on June 6, 2018
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) this week named Chad Leqve as the new Vice President of Management and Operations. Chad has worked for the MAC during the past 22 years managing environmental and aircraft noise issues.
MSP Listening Session --April 25, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Posted on April 17, 2018Members of the public with an interest in aircraft activity and noise topics related to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are invited to participate in an upcoming MSP Listening Session. The Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) sponsors quarterly listening sessions for residents as an opportunity for an engaging and interactive dialogue with MAC staff, NOC representatives and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representatives. Conversation from these sessions are included as discussion items during future NOC meetings.