Falcon Field Airport: Start an FAA Part 150 Study

Responsible leadership at Falcon Field starts with this: the airport must be self-sustaining. The costs of use, maintenance, and expansion should be paid by the users through appropriate fees — not by Mesa residents who never set foot on the field.

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Begin an FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study

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The first thing I will push for is an FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study.

That is the federal process for measuring aircraft noise, mapping who is affected, and identifying lawful options to address it. Falcon Field has never completed one. Neighbors have been complaining about noise for years. Why has this study never been done?

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That is not a small oversight. It is poor management. Residents who live with this airport every day were not treated as stakeholders until it became politically convenient — now, in an election year. Taxpayers deserve better than that.

 

Why a Part 150 Study Matters for Falcon Field & Mesa

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• Measure aircraft noise using an FAA-recognized process.

• Map affected neighborhoods around Falcon Field.

• Give residents a voice in evaluating noise impacts and potential mitigation.

• Provide Mesa with facts before decisions are made about landing fees or other airport policies.

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Give Falcon Field Residents a Real Seat at the Table

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Second, Falcon Field needs a standing board that includes residents, not just airport staff and industry. The people who live under these flight paths should be in the room when decisions are made. A board with resident representation has already been recommended to the airport. It has not been implemented. Why?

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Implement the Recommended SASO Standards

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Third, Falcon Field should adopt FAA-aligned SASO standards — clear minimum standards for specialized aviation service operators. That is basic, professional oversight for a busy airport. SASO has already been recommended. It has not been implemented. Why?

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Manage Falcon Field Responsibly

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The City cannot override the FAA on flight paths or hours. Start with the Part 150 study. Put residents on a real board. Implement the SASO standards already recommended. Charge the users — not Mesa families — for the cost of running the airport. Manage Falcon Field like the people who live here matter.

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