The City of Malibu Petitions the Federal Appeals Court to Review FAA Decision as Part of the City’s Effort to Address LAX Flight Path Noise Impacts
The City of Malibu has petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court to review a February 20, 2024 decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as part of the City’s effort to address noise impacts on the community of new flight paths.
“Like every community in America, Malibu needs to able to enjoy peace and quiet as an important part of community health and wellness,” said Mayor Steve Uhring. “However, our residents, as well as the habitats and wildlife of the Santa Monica Mountains, are heavily impacted by aircraft noise. I urge the FAA to work with Malibu to find solutions so that we can protect our quality of life.”
Three new flight paths in and out of Los Angeles International Airport (HUULL TWO, IRNMN TWO, and RYDRR TWO) have been identified as having particularly strong noise impacts on Malibu generated by planes during take-off and landing. The FAA’s February 20, 2024 decision would exclude those flight paths from further environmental considerations.
The City hopes to open a dialogue with the FAA about the impacts of these flight paths on the community, the need take the issue seriously, and to work with the City to develop flight procedures that will reduce those impacts. While that may not be achievable solely through litigation, the City hopes that the prospect of a Court review of the FAA’s decision will persuade the FAA to come to the table and work with the City to find mutually acceptable solutions.
For details, see the City’s petition to the FAA.
For more background information, see the City’s September 9, 2023 letter to the FAA.