HOW WE MANAGE NOISE
Our approach to aircraft noise management is guided by our Noise Management Plan. It sets out how we will liaise with the community, and fund and deliver measures to reduce noise. It contains everything from guidelines for how the Queenstown Airport Liaison Committee works, to details about how and when Queenstown Airport will help local homeowners meet the cost of aircraft noise reduction measures for their homes.
NOISE BOUNDARIES
Queenstown Airport’s operative noise boundaries allow us to meet the anticipated growth of passenger numbers and aircraft movements into the future. The changes set out how we will help fund measures to reduce internal noise for those existing homes that are most affected before the predicted noise levels are reached.
The airport has three noise boundaries:
Inner Noise Boundary
Also known as the Air Noise Boundary (ANB). Within this area, aircraft noise reaches levels of 65 decibels or greater on average measured over a 24-hour period.
Mid Noise Boundary
Within this area, aircraft noise reaches levels greater than 60, but less than 65 decibels on average measured over a 24-hour period.
Outer Noise Boundary
Also known as the Outer Control Boundary (OCB). Houses are deemed to lie within the Outer area if they are subject to aircraft noise levels of at least 55 decibels on average measured over a 24-hour period.
The Noise Contours Map shows the maximum noise boundaries applicable to Queenstown Airport.
DO YOU HAVE A NOISE CONCERN?
If you have a noise concern, please complete the form below and let us know.
