"Fly Friendly" Noise Abatement Program
FLY FRIENDLY
NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MCNARY FIELD
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TRAFFIC PATTERN ALTITUDES*
Helicopter: 700 MSL
Light Aircraft: 1200 MSL
Turbine/Large Aircraft: 1700 MSL
* Enter traffic pattern at or above
prescribed altitude noted above.
Air Guard Flight Training Schedule
Field conditions: 503.371.1062 |
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McNary Field, in Salem, Oregon, is dedicated to being a good neighbor. The areas surrounding the airport are noise sensitive and we want to minimize the noise impacts on the community. Pilots are encouraged to participate:
FRIENDLY - STAY HIGH
APPROACHES
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• Enter traffic pattern at prescribed altitude or above
• Avoid low dragging in approaches with high power/prop settings
• Conduct all instrument approaches according to standard FAA published approach procedures |
DEPARTURES, GO-AROUNDS, MISSED APPROACHES AND PATTERN WORK
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• Climb runway heading to within 300' of traffic pattern altitude before making initial turn
• Maintain 1200’ MSL (pattern altitude) or higher until leaving the airport traffic pattern
• All aircraft remaining in the pattern comply with the above, climb to pattern altitude, and follow the prescribed traffic pattern
• After take off, reduce to climb power when practical and safe
• Fly published traffic pattern altitudes as close to runways as practical and safe |
AVOID REPETITIVE LATE NIGHT PATTERN WORK
AVOID LOW OVERFLIGHT OF RESIDENTIAL AREAS WHEN PRACTICAL AND SAFE
PILOT CAUTION: RISING TERRAIN WEST OF AIRPORT
It is understood that ATC instructions, weather, and safety considerations may at times require deviations from suggested procedures. These noise abatement procedures are intended to comply with all pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations and the Rules and Regulations for operating at McNary Field.
NOISE WORK GROUP SUMMARIES