1 Noise Problems and the Balanced ProgramErik Nielsen Director, Head of Environmental Affairs Copenhagen Airports

2 Overview Noise Problems Balanced Program Future developmentIncreased Stringency Operational Measures Operational Procedures Operational restrictions Land Use Planning Future development

3 Airports - and the noise problemOpposition to aviation has grown over the last years - and has gained substantial political momentum Aircraft noise is still the single most important cause of community opposition Politicians have reacted fiercely against aviation noise – laws, regulations, barriers against infrastructure development

4 Growth - a problem? With a traffic growth of 4% p.a. or 5% p.a. the total traffic volume will increase (2001 = 100)

5 Increase in noise exposureAn annual growth will lead to an increase in noise exposure dB

6 Noise reduction demandNoise exposure 1994 Noise exposure 2005

7 Policy - what airports wantAirports aim to growth of aviation with minimum restrictions and maximum flexbility

8 Airports’ Noise Policy What to achieveMeeting public demand for aviation Continued development of aviation Economic development Traffic development

9 Airports’ Noise Policy What to avoidFurther political interference in environmental requirements to aviation Proliferation of different noise standards and requirements in different regions and countries

10 ACI Policy at CAEP5 Cumulative increase in stringency of 14 dB with at least minus 4 dB at each measurement point for future aircraft Traffic growth of 4 or 5 percent per year will require 1 dB increase in stringency every 5 years if noise exposure is not to increase Phase out in 5 years for all aircraft not meeting Chapter 3 Standards with 5 dB margin

11 Outcome of CAEP5 Noise Cumulative increase in stringency of 10 dB and the sum of any two points must be at least 2 dB Unspecified commitment for future revision of standards No phase out

12 ACI Top airports by pax 1 Atlanta - ATL 2 Chicago - ORD 3 Los Angeles - LAX 4 London - LHR 5 Dallas/Ft. Worth 6 Tokyo - HND 7 Frankfurt 8 San Francisco - SFO 9 Paris - CDG 10 Denver - DEN Environmental problems often occur at the world’s busiest airports Many of these have found their own environmental solutions Top 20 airports accounts for 28 % of world traffic

13 Dialectic Noise problems are local problemsthat can best be solved on an international basis This calls for international cooperation between responsible aviation partners

14 Airport management mustResponsibility In a world with increasing public demand and No international commitment on relief Airport management must Be responsible Act with conscience

15 ICAO Balanced Program Stringency Land Use PlanningWhat to consider Stringency Land Use Planning Operational Measures Procedures Restrictions

16 ICAO Balanced Program Stringency Land Use PlanningWhat to consider Stringency Land Use Planning Operational Measures Procedures Restrictions

17 Stringency Worldwide standardsGoverned by ICAO Set at Assembly or Council decision and often a delicate compromise Such standards may not be sufficient in some regions, in some nations or at some airports

18 ICAO Balanced Program Stringency Land Use PlanningWhat to consider Stringency Land Use Planning Operational Measures Procedures Restrictions

19 Land Use Planning Why? Control the use of land in relation toNoise Exposure 24 h basis Short term - ½ h or 1 h basis Maximum Noise Level Should protect against annoyance or sleep disturbance - and neighbors too close to airport

20 Land Use Planning How? Administrative levelsGeneral Directive on Land Use Control of local planning - different needs Control of building permissions (prohibition or additional noise insulation requirement) Noise insulation programs and shielding Buy out Relocation of inhabitants and/or houses

21 ICAO Balanced Program Stringency Land Use PlanningWhat to consider Stringency Land Use Planning Operational Measures Procedures Restrictions

22 Operational ProceduresPreferential Runway System - Wind Noise Aircraft type Noise Abatement Procedures Eventual dedicated for special purpose Noise Preferential Routing Adjustment of flight paths Flight Path Adherence

23 Operational RestrictionsAircraft type could be combined with stage length Time of day Noise Exposure and/or Maximum Noise Level Aircraft classification

24 Classification 10 5 14 10 5 17 14 10

25 Classification SystemManufacturers’ Design Target Operators’ Guideline for Equipment Airports’ Guideline for Classification Universal Operational Opportunities Efficient Aviation Industry Proof of Responsibility

26 Balanced Programme - and the futureMany Airports will have no relief from insufficient results of CAEP5 At Many Airports Land Use Planning has been effective for years Many Airports have introduced all operational procedures - and will therefore have no other option than operational restrictions

27 Future Challenges for airportsIncrease in traffic, but no increase in noise Airports can not afford to loose credibility Public Relation

28 One way ? Your noise complaint has made a deep impression on our airport management We have never experienced problems of a similar serious nature You may retain this letter as evidence of our most sincere sympathy