BAA launches noise websites

Suprised this has not been mentioned already, if it has, I apologise in advance!

25 May 2007

BAA has today launched a new website that will enable local residents around its Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports to find out more about the likely effects of aircraft noise in their communities, understand why they are hearing noise from planes and enable them to make enquiries or complaints on-line.

The system is part of a £1.8 million investment programme by BAA to upgrade its noise and track keeping and complaints handling systems at its London airports and includes the launch of ‘Webtrack.’ ‘Webtrack’ is an innovative on-line tracking system that at a scroll of a mouse allows local residents to track aircraft arriving and departing from the airport, and displays their height, allowing them to make more detailed enquiries about aircraft noise.

Alex Kaufman, BAA Public Affairs Manager, said:

“The launch of this new noise website is another positive development in the open way in which we work with local communities to share as much information as possible about our airport’s operations.

“This significant investment demonstrates how fully committed we are to providing the best possible service to members of the public about noise and aircraft track keeping.”

See links below to each of the websites:

http://www.heathrowairport.com/noise
http://www.stanstedairport.com/noise
http://www.gatwickairport.com/noise