NOC Meeting was held March 15, 2017
Posted on March 10, 2017
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Forecasted Strong Wind May Affect Air Traffic in Twin Cities
Posted on March 6, 2017
Forecasted winds at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and other Twin Cities' airports may lead to unusual runway use tonight and tomorrow. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen issued a Wind Advisory for 7:00 PM tonight through 9:00 AM tomorrow. According to the release,
MSP Aircraft Noise Analysis for 2016 is Now Available
Posted on February 27, 2017
Each year, the MAC reports aircraft noise exposure associated with operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and uses the results to determine homeowner eligibility for the MAC's Noise Mitigation Program. To qualify for mitigation, a home must fall within a higher impact area for three consecutive years.
The report, called the MSP Annual Noise Contour Report, details the development inputs for aircraft noise exposure contours that represent the geographical areas exposed to aircraft noise levels of 60 dB DNL and greater surrounding MSP.
Winter Listening Session
Posted on January 23, 2017
The public is invited to join the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) at its General Offices at 6040 28th Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55450, on January 25, 2017 at 7:00 PM for the Winter NOC Listening Session.
The Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) sponsors quarterly meetings for residents to allow for an engaging, two-way dialogue between the public and the MAC committee tasked with addressing MSP aviation noise topics. Conversation from these sessions will be included as discussion items during future NOC meetings. The agenda for the January meeting is included below.
FAA Gives Green Light on Adjusted CRO Procedures
Posted on January 13, 2017
In January 2017 the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) made further adjustments to the procedures being used for Converging Runway Operations (CRO).
NOC Meeting was held January 18, 2017
Posted on January 9, 2017
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Routine FAA Flight Checks at MSP
Posted on January 9, 2017
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted routine flight checks at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) earlier this week.
Newest Generation Airbus 320 Begins Serving MSP
Posted on December 6, 2016
Only weeks after delivery, a new airplane has been flying regularly into the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). In October, Spirit Airlines became the first U.S. airline to take delivery of the Airbus A320neo (“neo” stands for “new engine option”). Spirit added three of these airplanes to its fleet with two more expected in December. In the past two months, these planes have flown in and out of MSP 40 times. Ultimately, the low-cost carrier plans to own 55 of these airplanes by 2021.
NOC Meeting was held November 16, 2016
Posted on November 14, 2016
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New Aircraft Noise Basics Video Series
Posted on November 4, 2016
Do you ever wonder who makes the decisions behind the aircraft activity at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)? A new video called Aircraft Noise Basics-Part 1: Who Makes the Decisions? was produced by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and seeks to provide more understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the Federal Aviation Administration, the MAC, and other aviation stakeholders.