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Aircraft Noise Concerns

In response to noise concerns from the public, NAV Canada implemented four noise mitigation measures on February 14, 2008. These measures have made some headway in reducing the amount of aircraft noise over Delta. The Corporation of Delta acknowledges that these measures have not resolved all of the communities' concerns. Delta Council and staff are working closely with the Vancouver Airport Authority and NAV Canada to better understand the noise issue so we can implement further noise mitigation measures.

Noise Monitoring Terminals 

Delta currently has three permanent noise monitoring terminals, which are located at South Delta Secondary School, the North Delta Recreation Centre, and Delview Secondary School. Staff has contacted Vancouver International Airport (YVR) regarding the future build-out of noise monitoring terminals including the potential for additional installations in north or east Ladner and south North Delta.

In July 2010, a portable noise monitoring terminal was deployed in the Sunshine Hills neighbourhood of North Delta at Firehall #5. Following data collection and analysis, YVR posted their findings from the portable noise monitoring terminal on their website. View the Noise Monitoring Summary Report for this location.

Between early November 2010 and late January 2011, a portable noise monitoring terminal was placed in north central Ladner on the roof of Hawthorne Elementary School. YVR presented the findings from this monitoring terminal in a report, which is available on their website. View the Noise Monitoring Summary Report for this location.

YVR Noise Management Plan

The 2009-2013 Noise Management Plan for YVR details the core elements of the YVR Aeronautical Noise Management Program and initiatives that will shape and guide noise management efforts over the next five years.

A total of 16 initiatives are identified for the 2009-2013 YVR Noise Management Plan. These initiatives were identified in consultation with the YVR Aeronautical Noise Management Committee, from information gathered through a community web survey, and through an extensive analysis of noise complaints received by the Airport Authority.

YVR Frequently Asked Questions

YVR has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to provide answers to some of their most frequent inquiries.

YVR Web Tracking Tool

YVR released an online web tracking tool that allows members of the public to see real-time and historical flight and noise data collected by the Airport Authority's aircraft noise monitoring and tracking system.

The WebTrak for YVR tool can be accessed through the Noise Management section of the YVR website or by using the following link http://yvr.webtrak-lochard.com/template/index.html.

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Contact Information

Commercial Aircraft Noise Concerns

NAV Canada can be contacted at 1(800) 876-4693 or email service@navcanada.ca with your questions and concerns. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has a 24 hour noise information line which is (604) 207-7097 or email noise@yvr.ca.

Boundary Bay Airport - Small Aircraft Noise Concerns

Noise complaints generated from aircrafts flying in and out of Boundary Bay Airport should be directed to Alpha Aviation at (604 ) 946-5361. If your complaint is about a particular aircraft please be ready to provide information regarding the exact time and location of when and where you saw the aircraft in question AND, if possible the colour and/or any distinguishable markings on the aircraft (e.g., numbers, names). Alpha Aviation staff will be working with the flight schools and private aircraft owners to ensure that pilots are following Transport Canada's regulations for civil aviation.

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