Fly Quiet Program Chicago O Hare International Airport

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1 3 rd Quarter 213 Report Fly Quiet Program Chicago O Hare International Airport Chicago Department of Aviation Visit the O Hare Noise Management Webpage on the Internet at

2 3 rd Quarter 213 Report Background In 1997, Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that airlines operating at O Hare International Airport had agreed to use designated noise abatement flight procedures in accordance with the Fly Quiet Program. The Fly Quiet Program was implemented in an effort to further reduce the impacts of aircraft noise on the surrounding neighborhoods. The Fly Quiet Program is a voluntary program that encourages pilots and air traffic controllers to use designated nighttime preferential runways and flight tracks developed by the Chicago Department of Aviation in cooperation with the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, the airlines, and the air traffic controllers. These preferred routes direct aircraft over less-populated areas, such as forest preserves, highways, as well as commercial and industrial areas. As part of the Fly Quiet Program, the Chicago Department of Aviation prepares a Quarterly Fly Quiet Report. This report is shared with Chicago Department of Aviation officials, the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, the airlines, and the general public. The Fly Quiet Report contains detailed information regarding nighttime runway use, flight operations, flight tracks, and noise complaints and 24-hour tracking of ground run-ups. The data presented in this report is compiled from the Airport Noise Management System (ANMS) and airport operation logs. Operations O Hare has seven runways that are all utilized at different times depending on a number of conditions including weather, airfield pavement and construction activities and air traffic demand. The Nighttime Runway Use Report compares the average percentage of use for each runway during the current quarter with the previous quarter as well as with the 12-month average. The percentage of use for departures and arrivals is shown graphically for each runway. This data is presented for all aircraft types during nighttime hours of 1: p.m. to 7: a.m. The Nighttime Hourly Operations Report compares the arrivals and departures by hour to the current quarter with the previous quarter as well as with the 12-month average. Percentage is a ratio whereas a percentage point is the difference between two percentages. Highlights for 3Q 213 include: Departures Arrivals Most used nighttime departure runway: 32L 4% Most used nighttime arrival runway: 1L 28% 1L night departures increased by 5pp from 2Q L night arrivals increased by 5pp from 2Q R night departures decreased by 7pp from 1Q R night arrivals decreased by 6pp from 2Q 213 pp = Percentage Points Nighttime operations represent 11% of the overall daily operations Preferential Flight Tracks As part of the Fly Quiet Program, the Chicago Department of Aviation worked with the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, the airlines, and the air traffic controllers to identify preferred runways and flight tracks for nighttime operations at O Hare. The preferred routes direct aircraft over less-populated areas in an effort to limit the effects of noise on the surrounding communities. Chicago Department of Aviation Page 1 3rd Quarter 213

3 Adherence to nighttime departure preferential flight tracks is measured by the ANMS. A detailed airline deviation summary is provided for the two most-used departure runways (22L and 32L); the airline deviation is also compared to the data from the same quarter of the previous year. An average deviation graphic and table is provided for all runways. The Nighttime Flight Track Report measures deviation (in nautical miles) from the preferred flight tracks and is divided into three categories: less than.5 miles between.5 and 1. miles greater than 1. miles Noise Complaints The Chicago Department of Aviation maintains a toll-free O Hare noise hotline ( ) and an on-line service at for citizens to express their concerns about particular incidents or about aircraft noise levels in general. The Nighttime Noise Complaint Report summarizes the number of complaints received and where the complainants were located. The tabular report lists the number of complaints by community as well as the number of individual complainants. The graph at the bottom of the page illustrates the nature of the complaints during the current quarter. Complaints include all complaints made within the State of Illinois to the O Hare Noise Hotline toll-free number or on-line feature. Ground Run-ups Ground run-ups are aircraft engine tests that are performed to ensure that the engines are working properly after maintenance is performed. Ground run-ups typically occur at night and generate high levels of noise for extended periods of time. In 1997, the Chicago Department of Aviation constructed a ground run-up enclosure (GRE) at O Hare to help reduce the noise impacts of ground run-ups on the communities surrounding the airport. This facility was the first of its kind in the United States. When it is not possible to use the GRE, run-ups are performed on the 1 hold pad. The 32L hold pad is closed as of February 28, 21. The Airline Ground Run-up Report displays the total number of ground run ups from the current quarter by airline. The Aircraft Ground Run-up Report displays the total number of ground run ups from the current quarter by aircraft. Both reports compare the percent utilization of the GRE facility to the percent utilization of the 32L and 1 hold pads for ground run-ups. It also compares the current quarter s GRE usage to the 12-month average and to the same quarter of the previous year. Aircraft Noise The Nighttime Aircraft Noise Report summarizes noise measurements from each of the 33 noise monitors located around O Hare. The data presented summarizes the Equivalent Sound Level (Leq). Leq is used to identify the average sound level over a given period of time (in this case 1 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and is the metric used for this analysis as it is the most appropriate noise measure for periods of time less than 24 hours. The data in this report displays the average Leq for the current quarter and its comparison to the previous four quarters. It also compares the current quarter s Leq to the 12-month average. Numbers displayed in red represent an increase of at least 1 db over the aircraft Leq from the same quarter of the previous year whereas numbers displayed in green represent a decrease of at least 1 db from the aircraft Leq from the same quarter of the previous year. Chicago Department of Aviation Page 2 3rd Quarter 213

4 Nighttime Runway Use Report Period: 3 rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 1: p.m. to 7: a.m. Runway Use Source: Airport Noise Management System (ANMS) Runway Utilization 4L 4R 9L 9R 1L 14L 14R 22L 22R 27L 27R 28R 32L 32R Average Daily Departures 3Q Q Month Avg Average Daily Arrivals 3Q Q Month Avg Departures 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % Arrivals 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % Percentage Departure Utilization Percentage Arrival Utilization 8 3Q Q Chicago Department of Aviation Page 3 3rd Quarter 213

5 Nighttime Hourly Operations Report Period: 3 rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 1: p.m. to 7: a.m. Average Departures by Hour 7 6 Count of Total Departures p.m. 11 p.m. 12 a.m. 1 a.m. 2 a.m. 3 a.m. 4 a.m. 5 a.m. 6 a.m. Hour 3Q13 2Q13 12 Month Average* Operations by Hour (%) 3Q p.m. 11 p.m 12 a.m. 1 a.m. 2 a.m. 3 a.m. 4 a.m. 5 a.m. 6 a.m. Total Departures 36.6% 12.5% 4.2% 2.9% 1.7% 1.2%.8% 5.8% 34.8% 11% Arrivals 14.6% 12.5% 4.5% 2.2%.7% 1.6% 7.5% 18.4% 38.% 1% Average Arrivals by Hour Count of Total Arrivals p.m. 11 p.m. 12 a.m. 1 a.m. 2 a.m. 3 a.m. 4 a.m. 5 a.m. 6 a.m. Hour 3Q13 2Q13 12 Month Average* * 12 Month Average equals the average of 4Q 212, 1Q 213, 2Q 213 and 3Q 213. Chicago Department of Aviation Page 4 3rd Quarter 213

6 Nighttime Preferential Flight Track Summary Period: 3 rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 11: p.m. to 6: a.m. Runway 22L Departures Airline 3 rd Quarter 213 Departures Average Deviation (nautical miles) 3 rd Quarter 212 Departures Average Deviation (nautical miles) Aeromexico Air France American Airlines American Eagle Asiana Airlines Atlas Air British Airways Cargolux Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Delta Air Lines Delta Connection/Express Airlines FedEx Korean Air Lines Lufthansa Multi-Aero Nippon Cargo Airlines Republic Airlines Spirit Airlines TACA United Air Lines United Express/ASA United Express/Chautauqua Airlines United Express/Gojet Airlines United Express/Shuttle America United Express/Sky West United Express/Trans States Untied Express/Mesa UPS US Airways Overall Green represents a deviation of less than.5 nautical miles Orange represents a deviation between.5 and 1. nautical miles Red represents a deviation greater than 1. nautical mile Chicago Department of Aviation Page 5 3rd Quarter 213

7 Nighttime Preferential Flight Track Summary Period: 3 rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 11: p.m. to 6: a.m. Runway 32L Departures Airline ABX Air Aerologic Aeromexico AeroUnion Air Canada Express Air China Cargo Air France Airbridge Cargo Airlines Aitheras Aviation Group American Airlines American Eagle Asiana Airlines Atlas Air Aviation Advisor British Airways Cargolux Airlines Cargolux Italia Cathay Pacific Airways Central Airlines China Airlines China Cargo Airlines Delta Air Lines Delta Connection/Express Airlines Emirates Evergreen International Airlines FedEx Interstate Equipment Leasing Jetblue Airways Korean Air Lines Lufthansa Lufthansa Cargo Netjets Aviation Nippon Cargo Airlines Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Republic Airlines Singapore Airlines Cargo Spirit Airlines Swiss International Air Lines TACA Turkish Airlines United Air Lines United Express/ASA United Express/Chautauqua Airlines United Express/Gojet Airlines United Express/Mesa United Express/Shuttle America United Express/Sky West United Express/Trans States UPS US Airways Virgin America Overall 1, , Green represents a deviation of less than.5 nautical miles Orange represents a deviation between.5 and 1. nautical miles Red represents a deviation greater than 1. nautical mile 3 rd Quarter 213 Departures Average Deviation (nautical miles) 3 rd Quarter 212 Departures Average Deviation (nautical miles) Chicago Department of Aviation Page 6 3rd Quarter 213

8 Nighttime Flight Track Report Period: 3rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 11: p.m. to 6: a.m. Existing Runways to be Decommissioned Preferential Flight Track Existing Runways Future Runways Runway Departures (in %) versus Deviation (in nautical miles) Deviation 4L 4R 9L 9R 1L <.5 92% 5%.5 < 1. % % 9% 4% 5% >1. 8% 5% 21% 6% 27% 7% 9% 14L 68% 14R 22L 22R 27L 27R 28R % 77% 87% 64% 37% % 15% 5% 16% 12% 11% 1% 8% 8% 2% 88% 52% % 32L 32R = not applicable Flight tracks shown until 3,' Mean Sea Level (MSL) Chicago Department of Aviation Page 7 3rd Quarter 213

9 Nighttime Noise Complaint Report Period: 3 rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 1: p.m. to 7: a.m. Community Complaints by Community 1 Total Complaints Number of Complainants Total Complaints , Arlington Heights 19 8 Bellwood 1 1 Bensenville 2 2 Berkeley 4 4 Berwyn 1 1 Bloomingdale 1 1 Buffalo Grove 1 1 Carol Stream 12 2 Chicago Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Other Ward Unknown Des Plaines Elk Grove Village 3 3 Elmhurst Elmwood Park 1 1 Franklin Park 5 1 Gilberts 1 1 Glen Ellyn 5 1 Glenview 8 3 Harwood Heights 5 4 Hillside 12 3 Itasca 15 1 Kenilworth 8 6 Kildeer 1 1 Lake Barrington 1 1 Medinah 1 1 Melrose Park 2 1 Morton Grove 5 1 Mount Prospect 11 3 Niles 2 2 Norridge 3 3 Oak Park 4 2 Palatine 1 1 Park Ridge Riverwoods 1 1 Rolling Meadows 44 6 Roselle 31 6 Schiller Park 9 6 Villa Park 3 2 Wilmette 1 1 Wood Dale Q 213 Total 1, Q 213 Total 1, Month Average 2 1, Nature of Noise Complaints Not Reported % Low Flying 17% Frequency of Operations 14% Aircraft Noise 68% Vibration 1% 1 Only includes calls made from the State of Illinois Month Average equals average of: 4Q 212, 1Q 213, 2Q 213 and 3Q 213 Chicago Department of Aviation Page 8 3rd Quarter 213

10 Airline Ground Run-Up Report Period: 3 rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 24 Hours All Airlines 3 rd Quarter nd Quarter Month Avg. 1 Location Run-ups Percentage Run-ups Percentage Run-ups Percentage GRE 21 76% % % 1L Pad 65 24% 54 22% 6 23% Total 275 1% 249 1% 258 1% GRE % 86 76% 99 78% 1L Pad 37 24% 27 24% 28 22% Total 152 1% 113 1% 127 1% GRE 47 96% 56 1% 53 97% 1L Pad 2 4% % 2 3% Total 49 1% 56 1% 54 1% GRE 19 9% 25 93% 19 95% 1L Pad 2 1% 2 7% 1 5% Total 21 1% 27 1% 2 1% GRE 18 5% 7 23% 13 34% 1L Pad 18 5% 23 77% 25 66% Total 36 1% 3 1% 38 1% Other GRE 11 65% 21 91% 15 78% 1L Pad 6 35% 2 9% 4 22% Total 17 1% 23 1% 19 1% 1L Pad 24% Ground Run-up Locations 3Q 213 GRE 76% 1 12 Month Average equals the average of: 4Q 212, 1Q 213, 2Q 213 and 3Q 213 Chicago Department of Aviation Page 9 3rd Quarter 213

11 Aircraft Ground Run-Up Report Period: 3 rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 24 Hours 3 rd Quarter nd Quarter 213 Aircraft Run-ups Total Run-ups in GRE Percentage Use of GRE Run-ups Total Run-ups in GRE Percentage Use of GRE A319 1 % 2 1 5% A % 1 4 4% B % % B747 % 2 % B % % B % 2 1 5% B % 7 % DC9Q 1 1 1% 2 2 1% E135/ % % MD % % Regional Jet (unspecified type) % % Other 1 % 4 % TOTAL % % Chicago Department of Aviation Page 1 3rd Quarter 213

12 Rolling Meadows 1 Itasca 34 Addison 1 Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village Wood Dale Mount Prospect 13 3 Bensenville Elmhurst Prospect Heights DNL Des Plaines Northlake Stone Park Rosemont 28 Schiller Park 4 Franklin Park 2 24 Melrose Park Park Ridge River Grove 36 Glenview Niles Harwood Heights Norridge 11 Elmwood Park River Forest 41 Northfield Golf Morton Grove 5 Oak Park Chicago O Hare International Airport Permanent Noise Monitor Locations City of Chicago Rahm Emanuel Mayor Department of Aviation Rosemarie S. Andolino Commissioner Legend Permanent Noise Monitors (32) Existing Runways Existing Runways to be Decommissioned Future Runways O Hare Modernization Program Build-Out Noise Contour (65 DNL) Chicago Ward Boundaries Community Boundaries Miles 1 2 Date: May 2, 213 File: ORD_RMT_Vers2.mxd Chicago Department of Aviation Page 11 3rd Quarter 213

13 Nighttime Aircraft Noise Report Period: 3 rd Quarter 213 Time of Day: 1: p.m. to 7: a.m. Metric: Aircraft Leq RMT # Community Last 4 Quarters Monitored Noise Levels 1 4Q 212 1Q 213 2Q 213 3Q 213 3Q Month Avg. 1 Arlington Heights Melrose Park Bensenville Schiller Park Chicago Des Plaines Des Plaines Rolling Meadows Chicago Elk Grove Village Elk Grove Village Elk Grove Village Franklin Park Franklin Park Harwood Heights Stone Park Mount Prospect Mount Prospect Norridge Northlake Park Ridge Park Ridge Park Ridge Rosemont Schiller Park Wood Dale Wood Dale Wood Dale Park Ridge Elk Grove Village Unincorporated Cook Mount Prospect Leq (Equivalent Sound Level): The average sound energy level during a stated period of time. Red represents an increase of 1 db or more from same quarter of the previous year (8 monitors). Green represents a decrease of 1 db or more from same quarter of the previous year (9 monitors). Chicago Department of Aviation Page 12 3rd Quarter 213

14 Chicago Department of Aviation O Hare Noise Hotline: