Share feedback with FAA on proposed Phoenix-area flight-path changes

Laura Pastor

Submitted photo/City of Phoenix

OPINION — The Federal Aviation Administration's public-comment period on the Phoenix-Area Modernization Project closes June 30.

If you are concerned about how proposed flight-path changes could affect aircraft noise, quality of life or your neighborhood, this is your opportunity to share those concerns directly with the FAA. Once the public-comment period closes, the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Environmental Assessment will end.

To determine whether your neighborhood may be affected, review the FAA Draft Environmental Assessment, use the FAA’s Noise Mapping Tool to understand potential impacts in your area and then submit comments directly to the FAA before June 30.

To help residents participate in the public-comment process, the Phoenix City Council District 4 office has compiled resources at the link below that include:

• FAA Draft Environmental Assessment.
• FAA Noise Mapping Tool.
• Instructions for submitting public comments.
• Information shared during past District 4 community meetings.
• Councilwoman Laura Pastor’s letter to the FAA.
• Public Comment Toolkit to help residents organize their thoughts and prepare comments.

Access the resource page at phoenix.gov/district4/faa.

Public comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment may be emailed directly to the FAA at PHX-MODERNIZATION-comment@faa.gov.

District 4 residents have a long history of advocating for their neighborhoods and quality of life. If you believe these proposed changes may affect your community, I encourage you to review the information and participate before the June 30 deadline.

If you have questions or need assistance accessing resources, please contact the District 4 office at council.district.4@phoenix.gov or 602-262-7447.

Laura Pastor represents District 4 on the Phoenix City Council. Please submit comments at yourvalley.net/letters or email them to AzOpinions@iniusa.org. We are committed to publishing a wide variety of reader opinions, as long as they meet our Civility Guidelines.