Noise Management Strategy
Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA) is commtitted to reducing the impacts of aircraft noise whenever possible. DCRA works closely with airport partners to reduce the impact of noise on the surrounding community by encouraging the use of noise abatement procedures and other takeoff/landing methods that reduce noise pollution over noise sensitive areas. The success of noise abatement strategy depends largely on the cooperation of pilots, air traffic controllers, and airport officials. DCRA has implemented several strategies to assist in noise management strategies, some of which include:
- Preferred runway take-off procedures for military and commercial aircraft.
- The installation of signage on runway exit points that detail airport noise abatement procedures.
- The construction of a “Hush House” that deflects noise skyward when testing military aircraft engines.
- A semi-annual noise meeting with the community and stakeholders.
Airfield Projects and Flight Patterns
- Currently the Airport is operating with RUNWAY CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES. Abnormal flight patterns are expected. For additional information or concerns, please contact the Airport.
Contact Us / Report Airport Noise
Your input is important. If you have questions, would like more information, or would like to report a aircraft noise event, please contact the Airport's Environmental Officer at:
- Review Frequently Asked Questions about the DCRA Noise Management Program
- Report a Noise Event using our online form.
- Report or contact the Military regarding a noise event.
- Email: airinfo@msnairport.com
- Noise Reporting Hotline: 608-246-5841
- US Mail: Environmental Officer, DCRA, 4000 International Lane, Madison WI 53704
Airport Noise Abatement Subcommittee
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - October 2018
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Presentation - October 2018
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - April 2018
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Presentation - April 2018
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - October 2017
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Presentation - October 2017
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - April 2017
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Presentation - April 2017
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - October 2016
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Presentation - October 2016
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - May 2016
- Noise Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Presentation - May 2016