EAST HAMPTON AIRPORT

NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND PILOT PLEDGE

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Pilot Pledge

I pledge to participate in East Hampton Airport Voluntary Noise Abatement Program and follow applicable procedures, routes and fly neighborly practices to the best of my ability.

I understand that these procedures are not intended to preempt the responsibilities of the pilot-in-command for safe aircraft operation. Pilots must follow ATC instructions and ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations and weather limitations.

I further commit to follow the voluntary routes and altitudes detailed below, as long as weather and traffic conditions permit.  These routes do not supersede the requirement to comply with 14 CFR Part 91.3, 91.13, 91.119(a), 91.126(b)(2), 91.129(f)(2), and SFAR 93.103.

East Hampton Airport Noise Abatement Program 

All Operators

  • Observe a voluntary curfew of 9 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 HTO will complete FAA/Helicopter Association International (HAI) noise abatement training course

  • Adhere to recommended industry Fly Neighborly techniques and procedures

  • Maintain altitudes of 3,500 and above except for arrivals and departures

Seaplane Operators

  • All seaplane operators agree to standardize sea plane arrival and departure routes corresponding to the least noise-sensitive areas

  • Maintain altitudes of 3,000 ft and above as specified in seaplane noise abatement procedures for flights arriving and departing HTO

  • 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 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

East Hampton Airport Voluntary Noise Abatement Program Monitoring and Cooperation

The newly formed East Hampton Airport Fly Neighborly Committee consisting of representatives from helicopter, seaplane, jet and light general aviation aircraft operator representatives, airport manager and town board airport liaison meets bi-weekly during the season and monthly off-season, to review noise data and make adjustments to the voluntary noise abatement program as needed.

Public participation is welcome on an alternating meeting basis, i.e. monthly during the season and bi-monthly off-season. Meeting schedule and other information for public Fly Neighborly Committee meetings will be posted to the airport website www.ehamptonny.gov/311/Airport.