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County presents Runway 30 noise‑mitigation recommendations after design‑group consensus
Summary
Staff reported design‑group consensus on noise‑mitigation recommendations for aircraft operations near Dulles, outlined a near‑term timeline to bring recommendations to the committee and board, and said the FAA will consider only recommendations produced through the agreed community engagement process.
Loudoun County staff told the Transportation and Land Use Committee Sept. 17 that a community design group reached consensus this summer on recommendations to address noise associated with operations on Runway 30 at Washington Dulles International Airport and that the next steps are committee endorsement, Board consideration and submission to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The update, delivered by Josh Peters of the Department of Planning and Zoning and joined by Director Dan Galindo, summarized a multi‑year effort that began in January 2023 and intensified in 2025 with a consultant work agreement to facilitate community engagement, design‑group meetings and outreach to industry stakeholders.
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