Edinburgh Airport has drafted a noise action plan for 2024 to 2028 and is looking for locals to comment on their proposals.
This plan will be set out at a series of online meetings when local communities will have the opportunity to help shape the airport’s policy on noise in the years ahead.
The airport says it is trying to ensure that it works closely with neighbours to minimise any negative impacts of its operations.
The Edinburgh Airport Noise Advisory Board already works with the airport to access its interactive noise lab and the data it produces – almost in real time. There are penalties for airlines whose aircraft exceed certain noise levels, there is a noise insulation scheme for properties which are impacted most and there are fixed noise monitors which collect data which is accessible to the public.
Gordon Robertson, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at Edinburgh Airport said:
“It’s extremely important to us that we listen to and work with those living in areas most impacted when formulating our plans around noise management and mitigation.
“At present we have a host of measures in place – including penalties for airlines whose aircraft exceed certain decibel levels – however we are always looking at how we can better develop our plans to further reduce the impact on local communities.
“Key to this will be input from residents, community groups, and other key stakeholders and we look forward to engaging with them on this draft Noise Action Plan.”
Edinburgh Airport is now part of VINCI Airports’ network, the world leading private airport operator.
You can access Edinburgh Airport’s draft Noise Action Plan 2024 – 2028 here.
The Noise Action Plan webpages, which will be updated with meeting information, can be found here.
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