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Airport board fields neighborhood noise complaints, plans follow-up after industry symposium
Summary
Truckee Tahoe Airport District heard public complaints about weekend jet noise and reviewed data showing most flights followed procedures; staff and directors agreed to pursue further outreach, monitoring options and to send representatives to a March noise symposium.
Residents and pilots urged Truckee Tahoe Airport District directors to take action on aircraft noise at the district's public meeting, and district staff outlined next steps including sending representatives to a national noise symposium and exploring neighborhood noise-monitoring systems.
The discussion matters because community frustration about low‑altitude departures and weekend jet traffic has been rising; district staff said data shows most flights meet federal procedures but acknowledged gaps in public understanding and follow-up.
Resident Bob Belden told the board he has lived in the Prosser Heights neighborhood for more than 30 years and that weekend jet traffic has grown intolerable for many neighbors. “You can't sit outside. You can't do anything. It's getting worse,” Belden said during public comment, describing planes he said appear to fly at “treetop level.”
Pilot and resident Jamie McJunkin, who said he…
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