National Airport Noise In Alexandria: Feedback On Conditions Sought In Alexandria

Editor's note: The story has been updated to include the new survey link.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Noise from airplanes flying over ahead is a part of everyday life in Alexandria, especially near the Potomac River. The City of Alexandria is collecting feedback as part of a study into noise concerns from Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

In May 2023, Alexandria started a two-year South of Airport Noise Study with Fairfax County and Prince George’s County and led by Vianair Consulting. According to the study website, noise from airplanes has been an increasing concern for nearby communities since jet service was introduced in the 1960s. As operations at the airport have grown, greater noise impacts have followed. An airport noise study north of National Airport was done in 2020.

The study includes participation from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, its sponsored DCA Community Working Group and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Residents can share feedback on noise impacts from airplanes south of National Airport. Feedback being collected from the study will be evaluated to develop solutions to airplane noise, according to the city. The survey is open through June 1.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority already has a Community Complaint Dashboard showing data from noise complaints.

A community open house for the noise study is expected after survey results are in.