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

86. Balanced Approach to Noise Management

Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force

86. Balanced Approach to Noise Management

(1)An operator shall not introduce aircraft operating procedures for noise abatement unless, appropriate studies and consultation, determines that a noise problem exists.

(2)Aircraft operating procedures for noise abatement shall be developed in consultation with operators that use the aerodrome concerned.

(3)When developing an appropriate aircraft operating procedure for noise abatement, the following factors shall be considered—

(a)the nature and extent of the noise problem including—

(i)the location of noise-sensitive areas; and

(ii)critical hours;

(b)the types of aircraft affected, including aircraft mass, aerodrome elevation, temperature considerations;

(c)the types of procedures likely to be most effective;

(d)obstacle clearances construction of visual and instrument flight procedures; and

(e)human performance in the application of the operating procedures.

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Source: Kenya Law