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Noise Contours
McClellan Airport’s most recent Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (formerly known as Comprehensive Land Use Plans or CLUPs) was updated in 1987 when McClellan was still operated as an Air Force Base. The manner in which the airport is now operated is significantly different than when it was operated as an Air Force Base and the fleet utilizing that facility is also significantly changed. These changes have resulted in a smaller area exposed to high levels of aircraft noise and reduced the area required for aircraft safety zones. An Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Update is underway at the Sacramento Area Council of Governments which act as the regions Airport Land Use Commission
McClellan Airport’s Reuse Plan identified the ways in which the County of Sacramento would envision uses of the airport changing. A theoretic capacity noise exposure contour was also prepared which identified a capacity of the airfield and tied that to the landside facilities of the airport and assumed a full utilization of said facilities. This addresses the concern that the planning horizon extend beyond a 20-year forecast as it is not tied to any forecast of actual operations but rather to a scenario of full capacity. These noise exposure contours were reviewed for environmental impacts in the Environmental Impact Report for the Reuse Plan.
Calculated noise contours do not represent exact measurements. Noise levels inside a contour may be similar to those outside a contour line.
Noise Contour for McClellan Airfield from the Reuse Plan
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