REAGAN NATIONAL COMMUNITY NOISE WORKING GROUP
MEETING SCHEDULE UPDATE:
Next Virtual Meeting - October 23rd, 2025 - 6 pm to 8 pm (people may log on at 5:45 pm)
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The Airports Authority continues its outreach efforts in response to community concerns regarding Reagan National aircraft noise affecting residential areas in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
A Reagan National Community Noise Working Group was established in October 2015 to engage broad-based community participation to identify practical aircraft noise solutions and recommendations to the FAA.
Working Group voting stakeholders include community members appointed by elected officials from local jurisdictions, and two airline representatives:
Airlines: American Airlines, Metropolitan Washington Airlines Committee
D.C.: Wards 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
Maryland: Montgomery County: Bethesda, Potomac
Prince George's County: Accokeek, Fort WashingtonVirginia: City of Alexandria
Arlington County: North/South
Fairfax County: At-Large, Dranesville, Mount Vernon
The Airports Authority serves as the facilitator for Working Group meetings and recommendations. The Airports Authority and FAA serve as non-voting, advisory Working Group members. The Airports Authority will forward recommendations approved and endorsed by the Working Group to the FAA for consideration and action.
FAA Community Education Video Series
Topics considered by the Working Group include issues related to:
D.C. Metroplex - Standard Arrival and Standard Instrument Departure Procedures
North and South Flow Operating Conditions
Early-morning and Late-night Airline Schedules
DCA Nighttime Noise Rule History and Enforcement
Airline Fleet Mix
Noise Monitoring System
Reagan National Community Noise Working Group:
Working Group voting stakeholders include community members appointed by elected officials from local jurisdictions and two airline representatives:
Prince George's County MD - Accokeek John Mitchell Primary john@interactionlaw.com
Prince George's CountyMD - Ft. Washington Eric Woods Primary ericvwoods@hotmail.com
I received this information from Anne Hollander - Montgomery County Quiet Skies Coalition.
Subject: New Helicopter Noise Complaint System for National Capital Region
So many of us have been disturbed by low-flying helicopters. We finally got a method to file Helicopter noise complaints.
https://www.arlnow.com/press-releases/beyer-regional-officials-unveil-new-helicopter-noise-complaint-system/
A 2021 report by the General Accounting Office (GAO), requested initially by Beyer and other members of the [Quiet Skies] Caucus, [including MD Representative Jamie Raskin], recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) “develop a mechanism to exchange helicopter noise information with operators in the D.C. area.” The just-announced pilot program was developed with this recommendation in mind and will be evaluated by FAA for potential permanent adoption after a 60-day trial run.
“It is important to note that this system is a pilot program, and its success depends on our community. Anyone with a helicopter noise complaint can submit it online at plainenoise.com/dcmetro/, by phone at 877-209-3200, or via mobile app. Providing as much information as possible when leaving a complaint is crucial – details will help to review and process the complaint.
