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INTRODUCTION--- Aviation is the fastest growing mode of transportation within the Arizona transportation system. Air carrier service is a principal means of travel TABLE OF CONTENTS between metropolitan areas and general aviation provides essential access to a growing number of smaller communities throughout the State. Air freight contributes to the State's economy by providing convenient, low cost, rapid shipment of high value and perishable goods. Aviation is essential to Page commerce, industry, agriculture, tourism and the general traveling public. What is the Cause of Airport Noise and Land Use With the impending energy problems facing transportation,aviation will grow Problems? ..............._... .... .................... ... .1 even faster because higher fuel prices and spot shortages of the other fue! Why is Airport Noise a Concern .......................... 1 modes.Those conditions together with time savings make aviation travel more How do you Measure and Locate Airport Noise Problems? ... . 2 attractive. Measuring Airport Noise C-onflict Areas ............ 2 The positive far-reaching benefits of aviation are sometimes diminished Land Use Compatibility ....... ......................... 4 by less favorable airport noise side effects which may occur as a result of How to Deal with Airport Noise Problems ....... ............ 10 increased air-craft activity in or around existing airport facilities.The purpose of this brochure is to assist airport sponsors,local government officials,and Conclusions ................ ............................... 11 airport and urban planners in becoming aware of, preventing and correcting References .......... ......... ............ ...... 12 potential airport noise problems.This brocure is intended to partially satisfy one of the specific goals contained in the Arizona State Airport System Plan: namely,"to achieve compatibility between Arizona airports and adjacent land uses."