Noise Abatement

Federal law prohibits the City from restricting or regulating airport access to any kind, type or class of aircraft that can safely use the Airport. Livermore Airport noise abatement efforts are voluntary. We have a Voluntary Restraint From Night Flying policy.

Voluntary Restraint From Night Flying

Aircraft operators, especially those operating jet aircraft, are requested to adhere to the “Livermore Airport Voluntary Restraint from Night Flying Time Period” and refrain from flying between 2200 hours (10 p.m.) and 0600 hours (6 a.m.) local time.

Noise Monitoring Studies

• Since 2010, the City of Livermore conducts noise monitoring studies every two years.

  • 2021-2022 Livermore Airport Noise Monitoring Study - WJVA #21-23
  • 2014-2015 Livermore Airport Noise Monitoring Study - BBA #14-050
  • 2007-2008 Livermore Airport Noise Monitoring Study - BBA #07-236

• Studies have affirmed that actual aircraft Community Noise Equivalent Levels (CNEL) are far below the 65 dBA CNEL of concern as presented in state and federal regulations (threshold for compatible land use) and Livermore and Pleasanton community noise standards.

Noise Reduction Efforts through Pilot Education and Cooperation

• Airport staff disseminates Pilot Information Guides that contain noise abatement procedures and the Voluntary Restraint from Night Flying Policy. All of our flight schools hand out these guides and train students accordingly.

• Airport staff continuously monitors night flying activities and if such occurs, the aircraft owner/operator will be issued a letter. We have very few night operations and receive good pilot cooperation. Staff is continuing to educate pilots to avoid overflight of residential areas.

• The Airport Commission is provided with monthly reports on activities, noise complaints and aircraft operations. The City Council also receives copies.

• A monthly tenant newsletter is distributed with noise complaint data and reminders to comply with the Voluntary Restraint From Night Flying policy.

Noise Sensitivity Areas

The Livermore Airport has noise sensitive areas 3/4 miles to the east in the City of Livermore and 2 miles west and northwest in the City of Pleasanton and the City of Dublin. Any safe efforts and quiet-flying techniques that pilots can apply to reduce the noise impact on those areas are much appreciated and help the Airport to maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors.
View the Livermore Pilot Information Guide 

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