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GOVERNMENT MAKING A difference CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOISE ISSUES UPDATE ON METROPLEX Over the last few months, there have been a number of news media stories concerning the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Metroplex — Denver project and its possible impacts to Denver area communities including Greenwood Village. While the project has not yet been approved and is many months from potential implementation, provided below are some Q&As on the project. What is Metroplex? Metroplex is part of the FAA’s NextGen effort to modernize the national air transportation system with the goal of increasing aviation safety, efficiency, capacity, predictability, and resiliency. The FAA defines a Metroplex as “a geographic area covering several airports, serving major metropolitan areas and a diversity of aviation stakeholders.” Denver is one of 11 current Metroplexes around the country being studied or implemented by the FAA. In general, Metroplex implementation uses new technologies to enable aircraft to fly shorter routes and enables air traffic controllers and pilots to track aircraft more precisely. Why is the FAA pursuing this project? The metro Denver area is served by multiple airports and has complex air traffic flows. The FAA has explained that Metroplex is intended to “enhance the way aircraft navigate this complex airspace to improve airport access and make flight routes more efficient.” The FAA believes that this new way of managing air traffic in the Denver area may reduce aircraft fuel usage and exhaust emissions while also improving on-time aircraft arrivals and departures. To put this in perspective, based on preliminary data, the FAA estimates that implementation of the Metroplex – Denver project will result in $1.8 million in annual fuel savings and will annually avoid 5,400 metric tons of carbon emissions. How will Greenwood Village be impacted? At this time, the short answer is, “We don’t know.” If Metroplex – Denver is implemented, it will change the routes that aircraft fly into and out of Denver International Airport. It will also impact the routes that aircraft fly into and out of Greeley — Weld County Airport, Fort Collins — Loveland Municipal Airport, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and, most important to Greenwood Village residents, Centennial Airport. Centennial Airport is the second busiest general aviation airport in the country with over 340,000 flight operations in 2018, this is of particular concern to Greenwood Village residents. Until the federal Environmental Assessment for the project is completed and further project details are determined, we don’t know whether these route changes will result in a greater or fewer number of aircraft flying over Greenwood Village and at what altitude. What is the City doing about Metroplex at this time? The Mayor, City Council, and Village staff have been carefully monitoring this project as it evolves. Village representatives have participated in recent meetings with FAA staff concerning the status of and future plans for Metroplex – Denver. Additionally, the Village and other representatives of south metro area municipalities have met with U.S. Senator Cory Gardner’s office to discuss the project and request the Senator’s assistance in ensuring the FAA provides PG. 10 GV NEWSLETTER | APRIL 2019
GOVERNMENT timely and accurate information and considers the potential impacts of Metroplex on local communities. WHAT IS THE CACNR AND HOW ARE THEY ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE? The Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable (CACNR) was created in May 2009 with the intent to reduce and mitigate noise impacts from users of Centennial Airport. Membership of the Roundtable consists of local elected officials, airport staff, community representatives, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and airport users. This forum provides a mechanism that attempts to ensure cooperation between the Airport and local communities in achieving noise reductions wherever possible. CACNR is very focused on Metroplex – Denver and provides another platform for potential coordinated efforts among local communities. Greenwood Village is represented on CACNR by City Councilmember Tom Dougherty who can be reached at 303- 804-4132 or tdougherty@greenwoodvillage.com. WHAT CAN RESIDENTS DO? The most important thing you can do at this time is stay informed. Specific information about the proposed Metroplex – Denver project is available at https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/snapshots/metroplexes/? locationId=8. Additional information is available on the Centennial Airport website at http://www.centennial airport.com/index.php/en-us/2016-03-01-21-53-30/aboutmetroplex. It is anticipated that the FAA will hold public information meetings and community workshops this summer at which members of the public can learn more FRUSTRATED OVER AIRPORT NOISE? GET INVOLVED! Visit Website — www.centennialairportnoise.com Find information on noise abatement outreach to pilots, noise monitors that measure and report decibel levels of overhead aircraft, tutorials, and frequently asked questions. You can also complete the noise complaint form accessible on the Website — click on “Noise Abatement” and then click on “Track and Report Noise.” Track Flights — www.webtrak.bksv.com/apa To track overhead aircraft activity and/or report noise incidents, residents can use WebTrak which allows residents to access information about flights taking off and landing in the Denver region. WebTrak keeps a 60-day history of air tracks, including flight identification, aircraft type, origin, destination, height and speed. Noise Hotline — 303-790-4709 To file a noise complaint within seven days of occurrence, call the Centennial Airport Noise Hotline. about the project and provide comments. As more information becomes available about the project and its proposed impacts on Greenwood Village, it may also be appropriate for you to get involved by communicating with the FAA and your federal and state elected officials. GV APRIL 2019 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 11
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