Latest Noise Pollution report from LLA for Kensworth

 

Of the 6,429 planes monitored over 3 months in 2019 (4 April -24 June 2019), 6,355 (98%) have an average noise level between 72dB and 75.9dB, which is classed as Hazardous in the table on page 11 (see below), this is above the classification of 'annoying, irritation & speech masking', and does not take into account the cumulative effect of constant noise, only each plane's noise level.

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Compared to 2016 recordings, planes are now flying over Kensworth at an altitude at least 50ft lower than in 2016, and for the top 4 most frequent aircraft (4,667 flights), the average noise levels have increased from between 66-69dB to levels between 72dB and 72.5dB.

 

This monitoring was performed by Luton Airport. These reports can also be seen on https://www.london-luton.co.uk/corporate/community/noise/community-noise-reports. There are currently no noise reports listed on Studham and Whipsnade.

 

 

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