East Hampton Airport Noise Abatement Program

ALL OPERATORS:

Observe a voluntary curfew of 10 pm – 7 am, with the exception of training currency requirements
Engine run-time on the ramp not to exceed 10 min and APU run-time not to exceed 30 minutes prior to departure and after arrival
Fixed wing aircraft use Runway 28 for arrivals and departures whenever possible or as directed by ATC
All agree to utilize highest possible altitudes as practical and to fly no lower than 1,000 feet for piston and turboprop aircraft and 1,500 ft for turbojet aircraft in the pattern until maneuvering for landing
When possible use electronic flight bags and moving map displays depicting noise sensitive areas to maintain situational awareness and avoid overflying them
All agree to continue to embrace quiet technology as it evolves and becomes available

HELICOPTER OPERATORS:

All helicopter operators and pilots operating at JPX will complete FAA/Vertical Aviation International (VAI) noise abatement training course
When able fly the helicopter noise abatement routes
Adhere to recommended industry Fly Neighborly techniques and procedures
Maintain altitudes of 3,500 ft and above upon arrival until maneuvering for final approach for landing

SEAPLANE OPERATORS:

All seaplane operators agree to standardize sea plane arrival and departure routes corresponding to the least noise-sensitive areas
Maintain altitude of 3,000 ft and above maneuvering into airport until established in traffic pattern
Follow seaplane noise abatement procedures when servicing water landing areas on the east end of Long Island

JET OPERATORS:

All jet operators agree to adhere to specific manufacturer’s noise abatement procedures or use NBAA noise abatement procedures when manufacturer’s procedures are not available
Jet operators agree to cross the North Shore at or above 4,000 feet when operating VFR
Maintain as high altitude as practical and no lower than 1,500 feet until on a segment of an approach for landing
Use constant power as much as possible and delay configuration changes until practical

PISTON & PROPELLER AIRCRAFT OPERATORS:

Follow the AOPA Noise Awareness Steps
Fly at or above 1,500 feet until approaching and entering the traffic pattern
No circling or continuous low-level flying below 2,000 feet over more populated residential areas and noise sensitive areas 7 am – 9 am
Observe limited flying during peak commuter hours from May to September, and flight instruction involving multiple touch and go landings will not be authorized during peak hours of operation – Thursday afternoons, Fridays all day, Sunday afternoons and Monday mornings
Follow noise abatement arrival and departure routes to avoid critical noise sensitive areas as depicted on the Noise Abatement Program map

QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Notwithstanding the above said, exceptions will be made for night or other currency requirements, adverse weather or maintenance requirements
Map depicting noise sensitive areas and routes can be found on the airport website www.ehamptonny.gov/311/Airport
ForeFlight helicopter content packs can be found on the Eastern Region Helicopter Council website at www.erhc.org
NBAA Noise Abatement Procedures can be found at www.nbaa.org/noise
AOPA Noise Awareness Steps can be found at https://aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Advocacy/AOPANoiseSteps.pdf
Questions? Contact James Brundige, Airport Director, 631-537-1130

EAST HAMPTON AIRPORT VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM MONITORING AND COOPERATION:

EHCA is working on forming a Hamptons User’s Group (“HUG”) consisting of representatives from EHCA, helicopter, seaplane, jet and light general aviation aircraft operators, the airport manager and a representative from the Town Board. HUG will meet monthly during the summer season and invite the public to participate.