Fly Quiet Program

In 1997, Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that airlines operating at Midway 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 Midway Noise Compatibility Commission, the airlines, and the air traffic controllers. These preferred routes are intended to direct aircraft over less-populated areas, such as highways, commercial and industrial areas, and forest preserves.

The Fly Quiet Program Manual contains detailed information regarding arrival and departure procedures, ground run-up policies and procedures, noise walls, pertinent airfield information, and land use surrounding Midway International Airport. This document was prepared in consultation with the Midway Noise Compatibility Commission. Please click on the various color boxes for more information:

Fly Quiet Program Manual

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