Noise

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Community Concerns:
Noise impact from Gold Coast Airport is an ongoing issue for the community, particularly for residents immediately surrounding the airport or underneath flight paths. Whilst it is recognised by all parties that the airport was in place prior to most residents moving into the area, Gold Coast Airport attempts to address the community concerns in a number of ways.

Firstly, Gold Coast Airport initiated the Airport Noise Abatement Consultative Committee (ANACC).
The ANACC meets on a quarterly basis and has a membership consisting of:

• 5 community representatives from south of the airport
• 5 community representatives from north of the airport
• Tweed Shire Council
• Gold Coast City Council
• State and Federal elected members
• Federal regulators
• Airservices Australia
• Major operating airlines
• Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd

Secondly, as an outcome of the ANACC meetings, Gold Coast Airport implemented a "Fly Neighbourly" policy on the airport which the majority of aircraft operating companies have voluntarily signed.

Thirdly, Gold Coast Airport operates under a curfew, so that aircraft over 5700kg (most jet passenger aircraft) are restricted between 11.00 pm and 6.00 am. There are occasional concessions made to the curfew due to safety considerations or unusual operating conditions, but these are minimal and are recorded for review at the ANACC meetings.

Fourthly, any concerns regarding noise at the airport can be raised with AERU on 1800 802 584.

Noise and flight Path Monitoring System (NFPMS)

Airservices Australia has established a Noise and Flight Path Monitoring System (NFPMS) at Australia's major airports. Information relating to noise and flight path data collected from the monitoring of aircraft operations at Gold Coast Airport can be accessed via the Airservices Australia Link: www.airservicesaustralia.com.au/reports/nfpms/nfpmscoolie.asp