January Noise Report

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2025-02-12)

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In January 2025, six (6) households made eight (8) reports regarding aircraft activity. Four (4) reports were for noise.
Two (2) reports were reports of low-flying aircraft, one (1) report was aircraft traffic, and one (1) report was other
activity. Two (2) of the six (6) households are repeat residences.
Meeting Date:
February 12, 2025

Previous Caller (Daytime)
Previous Caller (Nighttime)
New Caller (Daytime)
 New Caller (Nighttime)
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Household #1 made three reports of loud aircraft overnight on three (3) separate occasions. Flight tracking data
revealed that all reported aircraft were above regulatory altitudes or not in the immediate proximity of the
residence.
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Household #2 reported constant and excessive flight school traffic over the neighborhood. A flight tracking
review of several weeks revealed that various aircraft appeared to be operated in accordance with Federal
Aviation Regulations.
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Household #3 reported a low-flying helicopter passing over the residence several times. Flight tracking data
revealed a Bell 505 helicopter conducting pattern work on TWY C. Later, it was ascertained that the aircraft’s
new owner was receiving flight instruction.
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Household #4 reported a low-flying helicopter late in the evening. Flight tracking indicated a medevac training
A550 helicopter conducting pattern work on TWY C after the tower closed. Later, it was ascertained that that
the crew was conducting night currency training.
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Area #5, which is the San Tan Mountain Regional Park reported helicopters landing inside the park’s perimeter.
Flight tracking data revealed that several CHD based helicopters landing in an area identified as BLM land
immediately adjacent to but not in the regional park.
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Household #6 reported an increase in airplane noise over the past year. Researched several months of flight
tracking data that revealed the residence is directly below the downwind leg of the south runway. No aircraft
was found under regulatory altitude or appeared to be operating contrary to Federal Aviation Regulations.
Meeting Date:
February 12, 2025