The following two maps “2008 Noise Exposure Map” and “2013 Noise Exposure Map” depict noise levels generated by airport activity in the surrounding communities by use of the Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) metric.

Click here to download the Noise Exposure Map Summary Report which provides information on NEMS and how they are used to create a noise compatibility program. You can find the full NEM Update R eport at the bottom of this page.

2008 Noise Exposure Map (NEM)
This NEM depicts current (2008) noise levels in the vicinity of PHL.
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2013 Noise Exposure Map (NEM)
This NEM depicts projected (2013) noise levels in the vicinity of PHL.
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The Full Noise Exposure Maps Update Report

The Noise Exposure Maps and supporting documentation were accepted by the FAA on June 1, 2010. Click on the individual chapters, figures, and appendices to view the final report.

Section 1 – Introduction
Section 2 – PHL and Surrounding Land Use
Section 3 – 2008 Noise Exposure
Section 4 – 2013 Noise Exposure

Figures

Figure 1 – 2008 Existing Baseline Noise Exposure Map
Figure 2 – 2013 Future Baseline Noise Exposure Map
Figure 3 – 2008 Existing Baseline Arrival Flight Tracks
Figure 4 – 2008 Existing Baseline Departure Flight Tracks
Figure 5 – 2013 Future Baseline Arrival Flight Tracks
Figure 6 – 2013 Future Baseline Departure Flight Tracks
Figure 7A – Noise Measurement Locations
Figure 7B – Noise Measurement Locations

Appendices

Appendix A: 2003 FAR Part 150 Record of Approval
Appendix B: Noise Control Policies and Guidance, Noise Modeling, Airport Noise and its Effects on the Environment
Appendix C: Study Advisory Committee Materials
Appendix D: Public Outreach and Community Workshop Materials
Appendix E: NEM Summary Report, Comments, and Responses
Appendix F: Land Use Categories / Historic Property Descriptions
Appendix G: Noise Measurement Program
Appendix H: PHL Navigational Aids
Appendix I: PHL Supplemental Noise Analysis