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The Civil Aviation (Environmental Protection Aircraft Noise) Regulations, 2025
14. Reference noise measurement points
Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force
14. Reference noise measurement points
An aeroplane, when tested in accordance with these Regulations, shall not exceed the noise levels specified in regulation 15 at the following points—(a)lateral full-power reference noise measurement point—(i)for jet-powered aeroplanes: the point on a line parallel to and 450 m from the runway centre line, where the noise level is a maximum during take-off;(ii)for propeller-driven aeroplanes: the point on the extended centre line of the runway 650 m vertically below the climb-out flight path at full take-off power, as defined in Regulation 19, the requirement for lateral noise in in this regulation shall alternatively be permitted;(b)flyover reference noise measurement point: the point on the extended centre line of the runway and at a distance of 6.5 km from the start of roll;(c)approach reference noise measurement point: the point on the ground, on the extended centre line of the runway, 2 000 m from the threshold. On level ground this corresponds to a position 120 m (394 ft) vertically below the 3° descent path originating from a point 300 m beyond the threshold.