Noise Abatement Measures

The Naples Airport Authority strongly encourages users to observe quiet hours at the airport during the Voluntary Nighttime Curfew of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Noise Abatement Information Line: 239.643.1879

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A list of aircraft operations occurring at the Naples Airport during the Voluntary Nighttime Curfew for the past 90-day period are available below.

 FlightAware is a great resource for all sorts of interesting information for enthusiasts, students and concerned citizens.

If you are interested in finding out about planes that you’ve seen or heard flying in or out of Naples (code: APF), FlightAware shows real-time flight tracks and aircraft information, along with a three-month archive of data.

Noise Abatement for Pilots

Aircraft Operations & Noise Abatement Procedures

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Recommended Operating Procedures:

Airport Noise Control Measures in Effect

  • Ban on Stage 1 and Stage 2 jet aircraft, which are the noisiest classifications of jet aircraft.
  • Voluntary restraint from flying from 10 PM to 7 AM.
  • No fueling between 9:30 PM to 6:30 AM.
  • Runway 23 is the designated calm wind runway for arrivals between 10PM and 6AM and Runway 5 is the designated calm wind runway for departures between 10PM and 6AM.
  • Flight tracks for approaching and departing aircraft to reduce the noise over heavily populated residential developments by redirecting flights over the city’s/county’s commercial areas.
  • Preferred helicopter routes for arriving and departing helicopters over major roadways, away from residential areas.
  • Departure turn headings which route northbound aircraft traffic over commercial areas and away from residential areas.
  • Engine Maintenance Run-ups prohibited from 10 PM until 7 AM. Daytime run-ups are restricted to the center of the airport to reduce noise in the residential areas closest to the airport.
  • Noise Abatement Hotline to report excessive airport noise. Residents are encouraged to call 239-643-1879 or use the Noise Comment Form to report aircraft noise.
  • Pilot Information published in pilot magazines, manuals and charts.
  • Curfew information and times are broadcast on the Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS).
  • The NAA will report the publicly available contact information for the top curfew violators for each month and the fiscal year to date.  The report will be made available on the top of the website homepage.
  • Pilot/Aircraft Owner Education Program is built upon a collaborative effort with pilots and aviation businesses that use the airport. Airport staff and Noise Compatibility Committee members meet regularly with various groups to discuss the effectiveness of the noise measures. Letters are mailed monthly to all operators flying during the voluntary curfew, reiterating the importance of flying as quietly as possible and observing the curfew.
  • Public Information Program to inform residents of key noise initiatives at the airport and to discuss in an open forum ways to reduce the impact of airport noise. The Noise Compatibility Committee holds regular meetings, which are open to the public. Meeting notices are published on our website and officially posted in the General Aviation Terminal.

For more information on Noise Abatement at the Naples Airport, please contact Zachary Burch, Community Engagement/Communications Manager, at 239.643.0733 or email zburch@flynaples.com.