JACKSON, Wyo. —The first southern departure procedure study input taskforce meeting will be held tomorrow, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.
The taskforce is part of a larger southern departure procedure study aimed at investigating the feasibility of southern departures from the airport that could reduce noise.
The study will determine if one or more alternative procedures are feasible and if so, to conceptually design and submit them to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The intent of the study is to build upon the well-developed existing noise abatement program in place at the airport and look for ways to further reduce noise without shifting noise over others, using the most current technologies available.
The taskforce is being organized to provide stakeholder input and consultation on the process. The taskforce is made up of stakeholder representatives and is chaired by Valerie Brown, an airport board member. Its goal is to address stakeholder questions, ensure understanding of the Airport’s and FAA’s roles, the challenges of designing such procedures, FAA standards and criteria, and constraints to flying certain procedures.
It is anticipated that approximately three meetings will take place at the Airport during the eight-month life of the study, with completion in early fall 2022.
Comments may be submitted by email here.
More information is available on the Jackson Hole Airport website.
