Monthly Noise Report

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2026-04-08)

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In February 2026, eight (8) households made eight (8) reports regarding aircraft activity. Seven (7) reports were for noise.
One (1) report was for a low-flying aircraft.  Four (4) households were repeat residences.
Meeting Date:
April 8, 2026

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Household #1 reported helicopter noise after moving into his new residence and inquired about amount of
traffic. Resident was unaware of the airport’s proximity to the residence. A review of flight tracking for the
preceding month revealed that helicopter traffic was at or above regulatory altitudes.
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Household #2, #3, #4, and #5 reported a loud late-night aircraft circling over the neighborhood. Flight tracking
revealed a GYR Airport based training aircraft conducting pattern work on the south runway for approximately
one hour and fifteen minutes. This was 19 touch and go landings 2245 to 2355. Flight tracking indicated that the
aircraft appeared to be operating in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The flight school chief pilot
was contacted and asked to consider voluntary noise abatement measures and to voluntarily refrain from
conducting protracted late-night pattern work.
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Household #6, which is in Gold Canyon, reported a loud aircraft over the community. Flight tracking data
revealed that CHD based aircraft was enroute to Show Low. The aircraft was well above regulatory altitude when
in proximity to this residence.
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Household #7 reported an increase in aircraft noise, but did not provide any address/location, contact
information, or any other information to determine the nature of the concern.
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Household #8 reported a low-flying helicopter over the residence near the old heliport along the Consolidated
Canal. Flight tracking revealed a transient helicopter had landed at the city self-serve fuel pumps. According to
air traffic control, the helicopter approached the area from the north and circled the control tower and landed
on the ramp.
Meeting Date:
April 8, 2026