SANAC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Speed Limit Removal - In December 1997 the airspeed limit of 170kts was removed from arriving air carrier aircraft and thus they were able to arrive with flaps up power back and therefore much quieter.

• Descent Over Lake Monroe - Working with Approach Control, arriving air carriers are vectored over Lake Monroe for the final portion of their en-route descent from the north east, reducing flight time over residential areas.

• Stopping Above 2,000 Feet - Giving arriving air carriers a level-off during the en-route descent above 2,000 feet.  At this higher altitude, noise from air carrier vectoring is decreased.

• Continuous Descent to Land - A recommended procedure that ensures that arriving air carrier aircraft are vectored in a continuous way directly to the airport for landing.  They are encouraged to hold gear and flaps until established on final and cleared to land.

• Stopped Commercial Repetitive Training - The airport is closed for repetitive air carrier training events, unless there is prior permission from the airport managers.

• Identify and Publish Noise Sensitive Areas - Noise sensitive areas are published in the southeast edition of the Airport/Facility Directory, which is read by all aviators.  The areas are off the extended center-line of the main runway out to a point 5 miles in either direction.

• 2,000 Foot Hold Down Removed - On departure all air carriers are given an initial level-off altitude of 3,000 feet or higher.  They were formerly held down at 2,000 feet.

• Preferential Runways (after tower hours) - After tower hours the published procedure is to use 27R for landing and 9L for takeoff.  This procedure concentrates operations over sparsely populated areas and reduces noise to the east side of the airport.

• Community Outreach Program - SANAC has a community outreach program which provides speakers for various civic and residential community meetings.

• Second Instrument Landing System - The newest ILS is currently being installed on the east end of the main runway.  When completed, it will help to balance the usage of the runways and reduce the noise on the west side of the airport.

• SANAC Web Site - A committee web site was established off the main airport page at www.orlandosanfordairport.com.  This site provides the public with noise abatement information and an automatic form for noise complaints.

POTENTIAL FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS

• Part 150 Update - Study is in the process of being completed.

• Arrival/Departure Routing (SID/STAR) - This project is being considered.