We are committed to being a good neighbour. We have operated from the Frankton Flats since the 1930s and our proximity to Frankton and Queenstown has significant advantages and benefits for local residents and travellers. However, it also means we are located close to homes and communities, and we recognise noise from airport operations can be challenging.
We want to mitigate the negative impacts of our operation and offer a range of noise-reducing measures to the owners of properties within our Inner and Mid Noise Boundaries.
If you are interested in taking part in Queenstown Airport's Noise Mitigation Programme, we will ask our contractors to assess your property and recommend an acoustic treatment package taking its location and design into account. Offers of acoustic treatment are open for 12 months.
There is no obligation to take part in our Noise Mitigation Programme. However, we believe it will provide a better living environment with less aircraft noise.
HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER:
Inner Noise Boundary
Queenstown Airport will fund 100% of the noise-reduction costs for existing homes within this sector. This will generally include both sound insulation and ventilation to ensure that interior noise caused by aircraft does not exceed 40 decibels, on average, measured over a 24-hour period. Acoustic insulation can include noise-suppressing materials such as insulation in ceilings, additional plaster board, ensuring windows have compression seals and double glazing. Insulation in walls and ceilings could use materials such as fibreglass, polystyrene, wool and synthetic fibres. Each home will be individually assessed and provided with an individual report on what is recommended.
Mid Noise Boundary
Queenstown Airport will fully fund a mechanical ventilation system. Shutting windows and doors reduces aircraft noise that might be experienced within the home, but it also reduces airflow. A ventilation system enables the circulation of fresh air and the regulation of temperature inside the home while windows and doors are closed. We are aiming to ensure average noise levels don’t exceed an average of 40 decibels over a 24-hour period inside the living areas of the home with windows and doors closed. Solutions are typically ducted ventilation systems or heat pumps.
Outer Noise Boundary
No noise reduction measures are offered for houses in this area.
If you would like to discuss taking part in our Noise Mitigation Programme, please email your address and contact details to [email protected]