Noise 101

This page contains resources for understanding noise related to aircraft operations, as well as noise abatement programs at SFO. Each module is from the San Francisco International Airport’s “Noise 101” sessions presented annually to the Roundtable by airport, consultant, and FAA Air Traffic Control staff.

Visit SFO Aircraft Noise office at: Welcome to SFO’s Aircraft Noise Office | San Francisco International Airport (flysfo.com)

Below you can watch the 2023 Noise 101 live session with Q&A:

Below you can watch individual presentations only:

San Francisco Airport Community Roundtable (SFORT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Video 1: Airspace Modernization
Video 2: Air Traffic
Video 3: FAA Office of Environment & Energy Briefing (additional video)

Harris Miller, Miller & Hanson (HMMH)

San Franciso International Airport (SFO)
Video 1: Aircraft Noise 101
Video 2: Ground Based Augmentation System