Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space last revised: Apr 02, 2025
§ 161.9 - Designation of noise description methods.

For purposes of this part, the following requirements apply:

(a) The sound level at an airport and surrounding areas, and the exposure of individuals to noise resulting from operations at an airport, must be established in accordance with the specifications and methods prescribed under appendix A of 14 CFR part 150; and

(b) Use of computer models to create noise contours must be in accordance with the criteria prescribed under appendix A of 14 CFR part 150.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 47523-47527, 47533
source: Docket 26432, 56 FR 48698, Sept. 25, 1991, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 14 CFR 161.9