How do I complain about aircraft noise UK?

If the pilot is in breach of the Rules of the Air, you can complain to the CAA (see below). For military aircraft, you can raise the issue with the MOD on 0845 600 7580. There's a useful article on low-flying military aircraft you can read on the GOV.UK website.



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While FAA's Aviation Noise Ombudsman is the public liaison for aircraft noise, it's best to first contact the local airport office staff or manager to address concerns about changes in flight patterns, hours of flights in your community, or airport or aircraft noise.

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In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates airspace, aircraft, pilots, airports, flight procedures and aircraft noise.

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Under longstanding FAA policy, the threshold of significant aircraft noise exposure in residential areas is a Day-Night Average Sound Level of 65 decibels (dB). See the “Aviation Noise Abatement Policy,” issued by the Secretary of Transportation and the FAA Administrator in 1976.

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The impacts of aircraft noise at night are particularly pronounced. A large scale study around Heathrow Airport found that people living under the flightpath were 10-20% more at risk to stroke and heart disease than those not living under the flight path.

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Installing soundproof windows inside existing frames, or using a two-window system is the ultimate solution to aircraft noise – however, it may result in a reduction or loss of sill space on the interior of your property.

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Why am I suddenly getting more aircraft overflying my house than previously? Aircraft take off and land into the wind, or with minimal tail wind. As a result, wind direction dictates the selection of runway(s) in use at any time. This in turn determines which flight paths are used.

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Aircraft noise is intermittent in nature and exposure to it during the night may result in sleep disturbance. Noise-induced sleep disturbance refers to awakenings, changes to sleep structure such as changes to sleep stages, arousals in heart rate, and body movements.

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Difficulties getting refunds were the top complaints in 2022, according to the report. Flight problems, including delays and cancellations, were second. Lost, damaged or pilfered luggage was the third-most common complaint.

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During the day, when the air is warmer than the ground, noise energy from an airplane staying in the air, so while you can still hear it, it seems quieter. Conversely, at night, when the ground is warmer than the air, the noise is drawn down, making it seem louder.

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The Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 91.119 indicates that, except when necessary for departure or landing, the minimum altitude over urban areas is 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and 500 feet AGL over rural areas.

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A study of noise on Airbus A321 aircraft reported levels of 60-65 decibels (dBA) before takeoff; 80-85 dBA during flight; and 75-80 dBA during landing. The outside of aircraft engines (around 140 dB at takeoff) and conditions on other aircraft may have higher or lower noise levels.

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120 – 140 decibels: Such as, a rock concert, auto racing, or a hammer pounding a nail. 125 – 155 decibels: Like, firecrackers or fireworks, or a jet engine. 170 – 190 decibels: For example, a shot gun blast or a rocket lift off.

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The influence of atmospheric conditions Temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, rain and cloud-cover all have a part to play in the way we hear aircraft noise. The reverberation of sound waves caused by the weather can make noises seem louder.

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