Night Noise Disturbance

Night time operations 

At LLA we operate 24 hours a day but we appreciate that aircraft operating at night can be particularly disturbing. We are conscious of the impact that these flights can have on our local community and have several specific night time controls to minimise this.

What is a Quota Count?

Each specific aircraft type is assigned Quota points based on how noisy it is.

Our nighttime restrictions comprise of lower noise violation limits, movement limits and a Quota Count system. These controls limit the number of operations at night and encourage airlines to operate modern, quieter-generation aircraft. This forms part of our commitment to help minimise disturbance for our neighbours whilst balancing the environmental impact and the economic benefit of a successful airport.