On
the weekend of October 13-14, 2007, the Office of Noise Affairs at
the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (Airport)
received a number of noise complaints as a result of transient
military aircraft, specifically two U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier
fighter jets. These military jets are best known for their vertical
takeoff and landing capability and are sometimes nicknamed “jump
jets.” St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
more at Military Type
Aircraft Operations Update
Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners passes
resolution to submit application to the Federal Aviation
Administration for approval of a new flight path reducing noise to
north Pinellas County residents (posted May 9, 2007) Please view the
press release by clicking on the link below:
Airport Noise and Airspace Studies presented at March 22, 2007 BCC
Workshop To reduce noise impacts from Airport aircraft operations on
Pinellas residents, two separate studies were commissioned, a Noise
Study and an Airspace Study. The scope of the Airspace Study included
evaluating the existing airspace constraints associated with the Tampa
Bay area and identifying and pursuing implementation of new or improved
approach and departure procedures to reduce aircraft noise exposure in
surrounding communities. The presentations may be viewed by clicking on
the link below.
