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The Civil Aviation (Environmental Protection Aircraft Noise) Regulations, 2025

7. Noise measurement points

Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force

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7. Noise measurement points

An aeroplane, when tested in accordance with the flight test procedures in accordance to regulation 10 shall not exceed the noise levels specified in regulation 8 at the following points—
(a)lateral noise measurement point: the point on a line parallel to and 650 m from the runway centre line, or extended runway centre line, where the noise level is a maximum during take-off;
(b)flyover 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; and
(c)approach noise measurement point: the point on the ground, on the extended centre line of the runway, 120 m (394 ft) vertically below the 3° descent path originating from a point 300 m beyond the threshold. On level ground this corresponds to a position 2 000 m from the threshold.
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Source: Kenya Law