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The thing about the airplane noice (and I live just south of 540 off Leesville Rd.) is that the areas with the worst airplane noise are great neighborhoods! Close to everything and very safe. It doesn't bother me at all as It only gets loud for me about twice a day. I love living where I do and the airplanes are not a factor is my happiness here.
When I was a child we lived a couple of miles from the end of the runway. There, the planes were low. I loved it as it was very interesting. I would not say I want to be at the end of a runway now, but I do not mind planes flying overhead at all, I just would not want to have them too low where they are too loud or actually shake the house. The more ammenities I might have around me would increase the amount of plane noise I would put up with.
By the way, I can hear the train toot it's horn from where I am now and I love that. My house back north was directly across the street from the tracks and I would sit on my front porch waiting for it to pass. I think it's a "bring you back to your childhood" type of thing.
Another thing you have to remember when considering the plane noise, is that the majority of the air traffic going into and out of RDU is Regional Jets. These are usually much quieter than the larger aircraft. Also, those large aircraft will be landing and taking off in much more frequency during the day, when you'll usually be at work.
Another thing to consider if your planning on moving near the airport, is that the runways run north and south, so as long as you aren't directly north or south of the airport, the noise will be considerably less, as the planes will be higher and not quite in the approach configuration, so they'll have less power, thus quieter.
The thing about the airplane noice (and I live just south of 540 off Leesville Rd.) is that the areas with the worst airplane noise are great neighborhoods! Close to everything and very safe. It doesn't bother me at all as It only gets loud for me about twice a day. I love living where I do and the airplanes are not a factor is my happiness here.
I'm in the same gerneral area and I hear those planes but not everyday. It seems its every 2 days, they must change flight patterns or something.
Vicki, I am sure the website can give some numbers, but I think something like this is very subjective depending on the person. To some people something is loud and not to another person. Some people like watching planes, others don't. I don't mind them myself, I just don't want the walls shaking.
Sorry but I think you misunderstood my point. My point is that if you think the area that you are considering has airplane noise and you are concerned about this, you can call the Noise Officer at RDU to find out when the planes take off or land. Then you can go out to the neighborhood to hear the noise at its worst, for yourself and make your own decision instead of relying on others since noise is very subjective.
Sorry but I think you misunderstood my point. My point is that if you think the area that you are considering has airplane noise and you are concerned about this, you can call the Noise Officer at RDU to find out when the planes take off or land. Then you can go out to the neighborhood to hear the noise at its worst, for yourself and make your own decision instead of relying on others since noise is very subjective.
Another thing you have to remember when considering the plane noise, is that the majority of the air traffic going into and out of RDU is Regional Jets. These are usually much quieter than the larger aircraft. Also, those large aircraft will be landing and taking off in much more frequency during the day, when you'll usually be at work.
Another thing to consider if your planning on moving near the airport, is that the runways run north and south, so as long as you aren't directly north or south of the airport, the noise will be considerably less, as the planes will be higher and not quite in the approach configuration, so they'll have less power, thus quieter.
Hope this helps.
Actually they run SW to NE (closer to E-W than N-S). 50 degrees (RWY 5L/5R) and 230 degrees (RWY 23L/23R) respectively. On an average day, RDU sees about 18 arrivals per hour (you can assume roughly the same number of takeoffs). Wind conditions will dictate whether the 5's or 23's are in use. RDU is big enough to be a STAR arrival/departure controlled airport... meaning their shouldn't be much deviation from arrival and departure paths. You can find a wealth of info on both the FAA's site and the RDU noise site (if that still exists).
Actually they run SW to NE (closer to E-W than N-S). 50 degrees (RWY 5L/5R) and 230 degrees (RWY 23L/23R) respectively. On an average day, RDU sees about 18 arrivals per hour (you can assume roughly the same number of takeoffs). Wind conditions will dictate whether the 5's or 23's are in use. RDU is big enough to be a STAR arrival/departure controlled airport... meaning their shouldn't be much deviation from arrival and departure paths. You can find a wealth of info on both the FAA's site and the RDU noise site (if that still exists).
Yes, you are correct. I was off in saying they are north and south, but I did find this the other day. It is the number for the Noise Officer at RDU. (919) 840-2100
This website has some good information if you are worried about any aircraft noise. RDU Aircraft Noise Program
I live about 1 mi from Bond Park in Cary, close to the downtown area and I hear ZERO plane noise above. I do occasionally hear the train whistle blow but don't hear the train itself. I kinda feel like I live in Petticoat Junction! ;-) It's charming here.
We are in Twin Lakes and right there with the planes, but I've said it before and I'll say it again - - the plane noise doesn't bother us and it's almost like having roosters, with some of the flights you can tell what time it is, without looking at your watch. Then again, once inside the house, you hear almost no street noise. I love the area and amenities and the location is perfect with my husband flying in/out of the airport every week. When the flight goes by--it's time to leave to pick him up.
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