Fly Friendly Noise Abatement Program
Minimizing aircraft noise near residential areas while operating a safe and efficient air transportation system is an ongoing nationwide challenge. Courteous and responsible pilots are the key to a successful noise management program. These pilots know that avoiding unnecessary residential overflights and flying as quietly as safety permits will go a long way toward helping Skagit Regional Airport maintain a Good Neighbor relationship with surrounding communities. To see a map of the Fly Friendly Noise Abatement Zones, CLICK HERE.
VFR Noise Abatement Procedures
Safety permitting, please avoid flying over nearby residential areas when arriving or departing Skagit Regional Airport. Follow these prcedures when weather and safety permit:
- Runway 10-28 is the preferred runway for all airplanes.
- Fixed-wing aircraft should use a left hand pattern.
- Rotor aircraft should use a right hand pattern.
- Aircraft should avoid unnecessary overflight of the suburban residential areas to the east below 1,000 feet, except for takeoffs and landings.
- On takeoff, reduce to climb power as soon as safe and practical.
- Climb after liftoff at best-angle-of-climb speed until crossing the airport boundary, then climb at best rate.
- Depart from the start of the runway, rather than at intersections, to attain the highest possible altitude when leaving the airport vicinity.
- Climb out straight ahead to 1,000 feet or so; turn to avoid a noise-sensitive area if you are at an appropriate safe altitude.
- Avoid prolonged runups and if possible do them well inside the airport area, rather than at its perimeter.
- Avoid dragged-in approaches.
Thank you!
