Effects of Weather on Noise

The Noise Office receives many noise complaints from residents who notice that airplane noise is much worse on one day versus another. Generally, the amount of noise emitted from a particular jet aircraft during landing, departure, or engine testing does not change from day to day. However, several factors may affect the sound level heard by an individual at a given location. It should also be noted that one’s perception of noise varies among individuals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Safety always supersedes noise abatement procedures. 

Air Traffic Control

The Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower and approach control are responsible for the safe movement of aircraft both in the air and on the ground. Runway assignments, headings, altitudes and other directions to pilots are assigned only by air traffic controllers. Safety is the number one consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration. The safe operation of aircraft in the national airspace system will always supercede noise abatement procedures.  

Flight Paths

Part 150 Noise Studies

A Part 150 Noise Study is a voluntary study that is undertaken by an airport operator. It is used to identify noise issues at airports that may warrant remediation. In addition, the Part 150 Study identifies noise abatement procedures and land use measures, to minimize community noise impacts. 

The last Part 150 Noise Study for Tampa International Airport was completed in calendar year 2000, and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in January, 2001. 

Community Noise Forum and Noise Monitoring Office Reports

The Noise Office hosts bi-monthly meetings of the Community Noise Forum, a group of people from all areas surrounding the airport. The public is invited to join at all meetings. Meetings are held bi-monthly, and statistical and ongoing initiatives of the Noise Monitoring Office are provided.

 

Airport Authority Board Room: 
The Authority Boardroom is located at the SkyCenter One Office Building on Level 4. The address of SkyCenter One is 5411 SkyCenter Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. 

Monthly Noise Monitoring Office Report (Beginning May, 2016)

 

Voluntary Preferential Runway Use Program

The Voluntary Preferential Runway Use Program at Tampa International Airport has continually evolved since the late 1950's as a voluntary cooperative agreement between the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority and the Tampa Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower. Below is the current 'Letter to Airmen' dated November 2021, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This FAA document highlights components of the airports Voluntary Preferential Runway Use Program to pilots. 

Noise Abatement

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Our next Community Noise Forum meetings will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Two identical meetings will be held - one virtually from 9:30a-10:30a. More information will be provided closer to the meeting date. 

 

 

Commercial Real Estate Opportunities

Tampa International Airport has a variety of commercial real estate opportunities to meet both immediate as well as future corporate needs. Land leases, facility leases and build-to-suits are available for both aviation and non-aviation related uses, both on and off the airport supporting either airport operations or the general public at Tampa International (TPA), Tampa Executive (VDF), Peter O. Knight (TPF) and Plant City (PCM) Airports. 

Tampa Electric to launch its largest solar project at Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport and Tampa Electric Co. on Sept. 30  announced an agreement to install a canopy of solar panels on the top floor of the airport’s south Economy Parking Garage.

At 2 megawatts (MW), it will be Tampa Electric’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) installation and its first foray into utility-scale solar power. The solar panels will produce enough electricity to power up to 250 homes. 

Concessions Department

Airport shops, restaurants, rental cars and other non-aviation businesses are among the most important components of our airport customers’ travel experience. The Tampa International Airport Concessions Redevelopment Program was completed in 2019 as we welcomed 69 new shops, restaurants, convenience kiosks and bars with the intent to improve customer service, optimize revenue opportunities for the airport and our concessionaires, capture the spirit of the Tampa Bay area, and expand opportunities for Airport Concessions Disadvantage Business Enterprises (ACDBE).

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