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Falcon Field Airport Fly Friendly Program

The Fly Friendly Program fosters collaboration between Falcon Field Airport and the community to minimize the impact of flight operations while supporting the Airport’s long-term success.

Stakeholders & Background

Falcon Field Airport is owned and operated by the City of Mesa, but FAA regulations prohibit the City from imposing flight restrictions, such as limiting operating hours or banning specific aircraft types. Only the FAA controls air traffic, and pilots have the final authority over their aircraft, prioritizing safety over noise abatement procedures when necessary.

Key stakeholders include:
• Pilots and airport users
• Airport businesses
• Mesa residents
• City of Mesa
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Program History & Ongoing Efforts

• 2007: The City encouraged pilots to voluntarily follow noise abatement guidelines from the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) and the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA). A Falcon Field Noise Committee was formed with representatives from the FAA, pilot organizations, airport tenants, and local residents to discuss noise concerns.
• 2009: The City established a Falcon Field Ad-Hoc Task Force, including community members and airport businesses, to recommend solutions balancing aircraft noise concerns and airport operations. The Task Force presented strategies to the City in August 2009.
• Today: The City has implemented these recommendations and continues to develop strategies to balance community concerns with aviation needs.

Aircraft Noise Complaints

Aircraft noise complaints may be submitted through the Falcon Field Noise Comment Form. Complaints also may be filed directly with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the FAA Noise Portal.

Aircraft Safety Concern

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office located in Scottsdale at (480) 419-0111. This office investigates low-flying or potentially unsafe flight incidents.

Important Links

Noise Abatement Recommendations & Guidelines

These noise abatement recommendations, guidelines and procedures are voluntary. No noise abatement procedure should compromise safety.

Falcon Field Ad-Hoc Task Force Recommendations
Falcon Field Airport (FFZ) Noise Abatement Guidance
Falcon Field Airport (FFZ) Noise Abatement Guidance - Helicopters only
Piston aircraft operators are requested to use AOPA "Noise Awareness Steps."
Noise Abatement Program - National Business Aviation Association
Who controls the Airspace above Mesa

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