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Hollywood Burbank Airport noise task force questions FAA as debate heats up on air traffic above San Fernando Valley neighborhoods

“The Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force, made up of local elected city officials and congressional representatives — has been critical of FAA officials, who many residents say gave a scant heads-up on the establishment of the NextGen system. Burbank flights have historically flown south and made westward turns over the 101 freewayContinue reading “Hollywood Burbank Airport noise task force questions FAA as debate heats up on air traffic above San Fernando Valley neighborhoods”

600 Percent Rise in Noise Complaints Near Van Nuys Airport Leads to City Council Motion Addressing FAA

From KTLA… “The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to have the Federal Aviation Administration look into new rule changes it says have led to a 600 percent increase in noise complaints near Van Nuys Airport.” https://ktla.com/news/local-news/city-council-votes-to-have-faa-look-into-new-rules-leading-to-600-percent-rise-in-noise-complaints-near-van-nuys-airport/

City of LA Harbor Gateway Council Sends Hawthorne City Council Request for Help with Aircraft Noise

From the Harbor Gateway North’s letter to the Hawthorne City Council… On September 11, 2018, our Board voted 9-0-0 to go on record with this letter regarding the increased aircraft noise that many of our stakeholders who live below the flight path of the Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) are experiencing. Because all Districts of theContinue reading “City of LA Harbor Gateway Council Sends Hawthorne City Council Request for Help with Aircraft Noise”

Jet Center LA About to Open New Hangars Along 120th, Highlight Airport has no Curfew

More hanger space at Hawthorne run by Jet Center LA. According to the City jet traffic is up 300% in the last couple of years. Will this bring in even more jets? It’s not looking good. Particularly when Jet Center keeps highlighting in the aviation press that Hawthorne has absolutely no curfew. See the sentence Continue reading “Jet Center LA About to Open New Hangars Along 120th, Highlight Airport has no Curfew”

Hawthorne Quiet Skies Coalition Disappointed in May 4th Meeting

The Coalition was disappointed in the City’s presentation to community members on May 4th. No one from City leadership even attended. About 70 residents attended completely filling the room. We are continuing to talk with City of Hawthorne leaders to meet with the coalition and continue the dialogue.

Uh-oh: New Airline ROAM Starting Commercial Service at Hawthorne Soon

Well this can’t be good – yet another commercial airline is starting up operations at Hawthorne Airport. They say they’re launching a similar model to Surf Air “in the coming months.” How did tiny Hawthorne airport surrounded by neighborhoods close in become LA’s major commercial airport? Without ever informing us residents? Learn more about ROAMContinue reading “Uh-oh: New Airline ROAM Starting Commercial Service at Hawthorne Soon”

How Does an Airport Noise Advisory Committee Work?

San Diego Airport’s new Community Advisory Committee offers one model… From the La Jolla Light newspaper: The Airport Noise Authority initiated the Flight Procedures Study in January 2018, published a call for applications to serve on the Citizen Advisory (CAC) and Technical Advisory (TAC) Committees, appointed those committees and retained a private air noise consultingContinue reading “How Does an Airport Noise Advisory Committee Work?”

We Asked Hawthorne Airport Neighbors: What’s Your Greatest Safety or Noise Concern?

Here are some of the responses (we keep answers anonymous to protect neighbors privacy)… Surf Air planes are too loud and fly land too low to the ground upon approach to the airport over the Parkside Village community. Airplanes flying over my house Jets flying and helicopters over my home at all hours of theContinue reading “We Asked Hawthorne Airport Neighbors: What’s Your Greatest Safety or Noise Concern?”

Hawthorne Airport Public-Private Partnership Deal Signed in 2006 to Expand Airport, Prepare for Big Jets

From the Daily Breeze on 9/1/17 Hawthorne airport shuts down for remodel In December 2006, the city worked out a public-private deal with real estate investors Wedgewood Properties, Kearny Real Estate Co. and Howard CDM to improve the property. The companies are paying for new hangars and facility improvements, and will share profits from hangarContinue reading “Hawthorne Airport Public-Private Partnership Deal Signed in 2006 to Expand Airport, Prepare for Big Jets”