JH Airport eyes quieter takeoffs

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Airport is engaging a team of consultants to take a closer look at mitigating noise from takeoffs to the south.

The Southern Departure Procedure Study will investigate the feasibility of a procedure for southern departures that could reduce noise for the entire community. The study will determine if one or more alternative procedures are feasible and if so, to conceptually design and submit them to the FAA. The intent of the study is to build upon an existing noise abatement program and look for ways to further reduce noise without shifting noise over others.

In connection with the study, a Southern Departure Procedure Study Input Taskforce (SIT) is being organized to provide stakeholder input and consultation on the process. SIT will be comprised of stakeholder representatives and will be chaired by Valerie Brown, an airport board member. Its goals will be to address stakeholder questions, ensure understanding of the roles of the airport and FAA, as well as the challenges they face.

It is anticipated that approximately three SIT meetings will take place at the airport during the eight-month life of the study, with completion in early fall 2022. The first meeting will be held on February 10, from 9am – 12pm in the Wort Hotel, Jackson Room.

Comments may be submitted by sending an email to southerndepartureprocedurecomments@jhairport.org

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