Noise at the Reliever Airports

1. Exemptions to the above restrictions do exist in the case of emergency, U.S. Government Aircraft or unscheduled maintenance run-ups that are required to meet a departure time the next morning.

2. MAC Ordinance No. 97 carries punitive action in the form of a misdemeanor punishable in accordance with Minnesota Statues, Section 609.03.

A. When the winds are calm (less than 5 knots) the preferred runway shall be 10R. However, if traffic density or air traffic procedures dictate, Runway 10L may also be used.

B. In most circumstances the winds, weather or traffic density will dictate the runway to be used. However in some circumstances there will be an option. To have the least impact on the surrounding community, and to provide for an orderly flow of traffic during non-towered hours, the following priorities are recommended when selecting a runway:

1. Piston Engine Aircraft or Turbo Prop Aircraft:
Arrivals - 10R, 10L, 28L, 28R, 36, 18
Departures - 10R, 10L, 28L, 28R, 18, 36

2. Jet Aircraft:
Arrivals/Departures - 10R, 28L

During tower hours, air traffic control will dictate the active runway.

C. An airplane approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator or precision approach slope indicator shall maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing.

D. Unless otherwise instructed by Air Traffic Control all general aviation turbine aircraft shall use National Business Aircraft Association Noise Abatement Procedures when arriving to or departing from the airport.

E. Unless otherwise instructed by Air Traffic Control, turbojet aircraft departing on Runways 10R or 28L shall turn to a southerly heading after crossing the departure end of the runway and attaining an altitude of 500 feet above ground level.

F. During non-tower hours, itinerant traffic will turn to a southerly heading; after crossing the departure end of the runway and attaining an altitude of 500 feet above ground level, and when traffic and other conditions permit.

*G. Per the Operational Implementation Plan, adherence to the south bound turn procedure applies to all operations when the tower is closed, especially between the hours of 0600 and 0700 local time.

A. Consistent with recommended airport operating procedures and minimum safe altitudes as established in Part 91 of the Federal Air Regulations, the traffic pattern altitude shall be 1,000 feet above ground level.

B. Multiple training events by jet aircraft in the traffic pattern are prohibited.

C. Extended legs in the traffic pattern are not permitted unless required by Air Traffic Control or for operational safety.

*D. Per the Operational Implementation Plan, aircraft remaining in the pattern will utilize the south parallel runway (Runway 28L/10R) and execute turns to the south of the airport as soon as operationally practical, and/or assigned by the FAA.

A. Between 1700 local and 2200 all engine tests and maintenance runups in excess of 5 minutes shall be conducted in the designated area.

B. Aircraft will be parked on a heading of 360 to 030 degrees whenever practical.

C. Run-up Areas

1. When the active runways are 28L, 28R, 10L, or 10R, the intersection of Runway 18/36 and taxiway Delta 2 or Echo 2 will be used.

2. When the active runway is 18/36, the approach end of runway 28R and Taxiway Alpha 2 will be used.

*D. Per Ordinance #97 and except in the circumstances outlined in the previous section, engine tests and maintenance runups are prohibited between 2200 local time and 0700 local time.

A. All helicopter training shall be conducted within the helicopter traffic pattern area as depicted in the Letter of Agreement between the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration. Multiple helicopter approaches to a hard surface shall be restricted to: the approach end of Runway 28L when runway 18/36 is in use; and to the approach end of Runway 36 when the east/west parallels are the active runways.

B. Helicopter training in the traffic pattern area is prohibited from 2200 local time to 0800 local time.

C. Air Traffic Control shall determine traffic pattern procedures for training helicopters, keeping in mind the noise sensitive areas surrounding the airport.

*A. Per the Operational Implementation Plan, MAC has implemented a voluntary restriction on operations during the quiet hours, 2200 to 0700 local time.

1. Operations during the quiet hours are acceptable if they are conducted for the purposes of meeting nighttime flight currency requirements, pre-approved by the airport manager, or is a medical or public safety emergency.

B. No training may be conducted in the traffic pattern between the hours of 2400 local and 0700 local.

C. Intersection takeoffs at the airport are discouraged at all times. There may be no intersection takeoffs between the hours of 2200 local and 0700 local.

D. Any aircraft not meeting Federal Air Regulation Part 36 is prohibited between the hours of 2200 local and 0700 local.

*A. Per the Operational Implementation Plan, MAC has implemented a voluntary restriction on Stage II aircraft operations at FCM. If the total number of Stage II aircraft operations at FCM exceeds seventy-five (75) in any rolling twelve-month period, a process to implement a mandatory ban on Stage II aircraft at FCM will be initiated.