Abstract
Since the passage of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in 1969 all federally funded activities, including airport development, has had to prepare an environmental impact assessment (E1A). Noise, among other factors, has had to be discussed including abatement methods to minimize the noise, such as land use controls. To date there has not been a review of the EIS process in terms of airports. This paper evaluates the overall process of review as it has been practical. A series of 100 airport master plans was evaluated in terms of noise impact and control. Further consideration was given to the implementation of these control strategies. Land use control was specifically addressed. Results show that noise does not consistently get evaluated in airport master planning. In those situations where noise is recognized, land‐use compatibility is not always recommended. It was further found that the requirements of land‐use assurance agreements in the long run do not insure that compatible development will result. Recommendations are made to strengthen this present weakness. [Work in part supported by EPA.]
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