FAA AC 150/5020-2 PDF

PURPOSE: By this Advisory Circular, FAA accepts the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) document, Guidance on the Balanced Approach to Aircraft Noise Management, as additional guidance material. The balanced approach document can be used as additional information to consider when applying Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) parts 150 and 161 at U.S. international airports. The balanced approach applies to any airport served by international air traffic that has a perceived noise problem.

APPLICABILITY: Some procedures and measures identified in this document may already be in place at many U.S. international airports. For example, many airports have completed FAR Part 150 airport noise compatibility plans that address the same elements as the balanced approach. Also, some suggested procedures may not directly apply to our U.S. regulations and policies. For example, some of the operating restrictions may be inherently inconsistent with requirements of the U.S. Constitution and obligations arising from Federal agreements. Moreover, the adoption of operating restrictions may be subject to the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA).