The people on and around the airport in Teterboro, New Jersey (KTEB)—one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation at 302,000 takeoffs and landings—take aircraft noise very seriously. My introduction to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey employees who keep an eye on arrivals and departures occurred when a noise office van pulled up next to the Hawker I was flying as we shut down at the FBO. The warning citation the Port Authority official handed me had time-stamped data that showed our arrivals a few minutes earlier had surpassed the limit set on the local noise sensor that guards Runway 6. I came to realize that another violation could cost me—and possibly the company—so I made sure I never again made the same mistake on future visits.
Aircraft Noise Remains a Concern at Teterboro
Key Takeaways:
- Teterboro Airport (KTEB) maintains strict aircraft noise regulations, with violations for exceeding specific decibel limits (which vary by runway and time) resulting in citations, escalating penalties, and potential airport bans for repeat offenders.
- Operators are mandated to adhere to FAA-approved, manufacturer-recommended, or NBAA-recommended noise abatement procedures and are urged to heighten vigilance, especially due to increased community noise awareness during the pandemic.
- KTEB is implementing three new RNAV approaches designed to further reduce noise impact on surrounding communities and expand instrument approach options, particularly for noise-sensitive areas.
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