Aircraft noise is an unavoidable product of an airport and we recognize that not everyone loves the sound of aircraft.
To help those affected by noise, last week we launched a new and interactive tool that tracks and monitors flights in and around YVR. WebTrak allows members of the public to view real-time and historical flight tracking and noise data.
People can log on and check out how much noise aircraft is emitting as well as monitor its flight path. There are 20 noise monitoring terminals throughout Metro Vancouver; each terminal assesses the contribution of aircraft to overall community noise levels.
Balancing safe, convenient 24-hour air travel with enjoyable urban living is just one of the Airport Authority’s environmental management goals. I think this tool arms people with more information about what’s happening in the sky. It’s also the result of our strong partnerships with community groups, NAV Canada (the agency responsible for flight paths and the safe movement of aircraft in our airspace), and airlines
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1945 to1948 tonight, Feb 9. No way this flight was over a mile high. Noise shook the windows. could have been driving down the street. One right after, somewhat quieter than the first, but noisy jus the same. What a disgrace for this time on a week/school night. THIS IS NOT BURKEVILLE!!!!!
Hi Paul,
Thank you for commenting and expressing your concerns; there are several ways to report this incident to YVR – I’ve copied and pasted the following text from our website http://www.yvr.ca/en/community-environment/Noise-management/noise-concerns.aspx
Reporting a Noise Complaint
Do you have a complaint about aircraft noise? You can tell us about it in a number of ways:
– By visiting WebTrak – our online noise monitoring and flight tracking tool.
– By email noise@yvr.ca. Many residents prefer to have responses to their concerns provided to them in writing.
– By leaving a voicemail message on the noise information line: 604.207.7097
When reporting a noise concern, it is important to provide as much information as possible so that the event can be investigated and responded to in the most accurate manner. The information needed for a thorough investigation is:
Date and time of event
Location and description of event
Noise complaint
Sunday 10.08pm
Real conversation stopper over crescent beach
Noisy aircraft to or from your aircraft
Hi Ken, Thank you for your comment on our blog. To insure your concerns are addressed, please feel free to issue a formal noise complaint. This can be easily done on http://www.yvr.ca in the Noise Management section of the website. http://www.yvr.ca/en/community-environment/Noise-management/noise-concerns.aspx
Hi,
What is the point in reporting noise?? How will YVR respond to these concerns? What are the real measures that will be taken to address these complains?
Do residents affect by noise really have any power or opportunity to improve this situation?
Marpole resident’s haven’t been able to sleep for weeks due to the north runway being used late at night until 3-4 am with not stop air traffic…when it this going to end?…. Sleepless in Vancouver
Hi REI,
The south runway upgrade project & repairs are now complete, you can view information on the project on our website (http://www.yvr.ca/en/business-at-yvr/construction/Projects.aspx)
I live in Champlain Heights. It is 0909 on Monday, January 9, 2012, and aircraft noise has been constant for at least the last hour and continues as I write this. Also, there is frequently aircraft noise at night as late as 0300, This has been going on for months. Can you please let us know why we are being subjected to thisamount of noise at this time of year. Your website does not mention any maintenance on the south runway.
Hi Joansie,
Thank you for expressing your concerns about Noise at YVR. Please visit the Noise Questions and Concerns page on our website to formally submit your concerns. http://www.yvr.ca/en/community-environment/Noise-management/noise-concerns.aspx
Hello
I live in Dunbar. There is a small cessna-sized aircraft that flies slow circles over (I assume) English Bay. He circles 10 or 20 times over a period of 1 or 2 hours. He never seems to actually go anywhere – just circles. Over the past 4 years this has usually been from 4 to 7 pm so it has only disturbed BBQs in the backyard. But last night it was from midnight until 1:30 in the morning. This individual obviously doesn’t realize that he is disturbing the sleep of 100,000 people.
Would it be possible to track down who it is and ask them to actually fly somewhere and to refrain from doing it after midnight.
Thank you!