Sources of Aviation Noise
- Sources of Noise
- What Aviation Noise Sources Exist?
- Helicopter Noise
- What is a Sonic Boom?
- Sources of Non-Aviation Noise
There are many sources of aviation noise. In aviation, as the aircraft is flying, noise is created by moving air. This section will describe some of these sources, including the noise you may hear near your airport, ways the airport attempts to reduce the impact to the surrounding community, helicopter noise, and supersonic aircraft noise that creates a sonic boom.