This was in the news this week--- it's interesting that Long Beach airport may have to
add flights to comply with its noise ordinance, as usually airports are required to decrease activity to be compliant with noise regulations.
UPDATED: Airport Must Add Nine Commercial Flight Slots To Comply With Noise Ordinance
By Harry Saltzgaver
Long Beach Gazette
Nov 30, 2015
"An annual analysis of aircraft operating noise at the Long Beach Airport has led to the conclusion that the city must offer nine more daily commercial flights in order to stay in compliance with the Airport Noise Compatibility Ordinance.
The City Council is scheduled to conduct a study session on the report at its Dec. 8 meeting. A memo from City Manager Pat West details the issue as part of the Dec. 8 City Council agenda.
The analysis, conducted by Mestre Greve Associates, is part of the compliance agreement settled in court in 1990. That was the year a baseline was established, figuring the “noise bucket” for three categories of airplane — commercial, commuter and general aviation..."
http://www.gazettes.com/news/airport...02e3fb642.html