Environmental Management
Environment
The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is committed to developing a world-class airport while being sensitive to the environmental concerns of the surrounding community. Hamilton International meets these concerns through commitment to 2-way symmetrical communications between the Airport, its neighbors and stakeholders. Additionally, hi participates in several initiatives to ensure our operations align with environmental practices.
- Minimizing the impact of aircraft noise on our neighboring communities is a critical aspect of our business. Hamilton International Airport has taken several steps to monitor noise produced from our Airport. To read more about the steps we are taking in noise management please see information below.
- hi has started work with NAV Canada and our air carrier partners to implement new departure procedures that will lower fuel consumption, thus reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Hamilton International Airport, in partnership with the City of Hamilton, has begun work on a Storm Water Study in efforts to better understand the impact storm water leaving the Airport has on its surroundings.
Noise Management
Hamilton International Airport is ever conscious of noise emissions from aircraft using the Hamilton International Airport. Various procedures and restrictions are in place to reduce the noise impacts on the community.
An Aeronautical Noise Management Advisory Committee meets twice a year as a forum for discussion and consideration of the airports aeronautical noise management agenda.
Additionally, over the next few years, noise from the Airport is expected to decrease as air carriers phase out their older technology aircraft for larger, quieter and more economical aircraft.
If you have an aircraft noise complaint, or any questions or comments regarding Aeronautical Noise Management at Hamilton International Airport, we would like to hear from you.
Please contact:
Michael Nyland
Coordinator, Airport Operations Support
1 877 876 2350 (Toll Free)
905 679 3690 (24-hour Hotline)
noise@flyhi.ca
