FAA Acceptance of Noise Exposure Map for Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted the noise exposure map (NEM) submitted by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority for Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado. This determination confirms that the NEM complies with 49 U.S.C. §§ 47503 and 47506, as well as 14 CFR Part 150. The map includes a 2025 existing condition NEM and a 2030 future condition NEM, depicting current non-compatible land uses and projected aircraft operations over at least five years. The acceptance is effective April 1, 2026, enabling the airport operator to potentially submit a noise compatibility program for FAA review. This program could propose measures to reduce non-compatible uses around the airport. However, FAA acceptance does not approve the data, commit to funding, or resolve property-specific disputes; those remain local government responsibilities. Documentation is available at the FAA Denver Airports District Office and Centennial Airport. The FAA relied on the airport's certification of public consultations during NEM development.
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Key Changes
- FAA determines NEM compliant with 49 U.S.C. §§ 47503, 47506 and 14 CFR Part 150 effective April 1, 2026
- Includes 2025 existing and 2030 forecast NEM graphics
- Enables submission of noise compatibility program for FAA approval
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Obligations
What this law requires
Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority must submit noise exposure maps (NEMs) depicting non-compatible uses, estimated aircraft operations for at least a five-year forecast period, and how those operations will affect the map
Airport operator must develop the NEM in accordance with 14 CFR Part 150 and in consultation with public agencies, planning authorities, state and Federal agencies, interested and affected parties in the local community, and aeronautical users of the airport
Airport operator must certify under 14 CFR 150.21 that required consultations and opportunity for public review have been accomplished during NEM development
Airport operator with FAA-compliant NEM may submit a noise compatibility program proposing measures to reduce existing non-compatible uses and prevent introduction of additional non-compatible uses
Local government retains exclusive responsibility for detailed overlaying of noise exposure contours onto property maps and determining which specific properties fall within noise contours