Airport calls for monitors

Help to measure noise

destinations means more flights and that can impact on neighbouring communities where planes fly overhead.

“We’ve been engaging with our communities and have listened to them which is why we’ve purchased these additional noise monitors to gather even more data for an in-depth look at the The airport currently noise climate. monitors noise levels “They’ll be placed in and these devices allow suitable locations so we for further readings in can obtain information neighbouring regions which will influence to provide an in- depth future noise mapping and understanding of the noise mitigation. climate. “We’ve carried out

They will be placed in some monitoring in Fife suitable locations below already and now we’re the current flightpaths looking to do the same in for a two- week period West Lothian, so we’d like and it’s the first time this to hear from anyone in type of community-based the area who thinks their noise monitoring has been property might be a good fit.”carriedoutinScotland.

A spokesman for People wishing to Edinburgh Airport said: volunteer should ideally “The airport is busier live under or near the than ever, and we know current flightpaths. flying to more than 150 If a person’s home is

Edinburgh Airport is asking for volunteers in West Lothian who are willing to place a temporary noise monitor in their property to measure the impact of aircraft flying overhead.

within the correct area, the airport will send out a member of staff to inspect the site and ensure its suitability.

The airport was dealt a blow earlier this month in its bid to amend flight paths above West Lothian, Fife and Edinburgh.

Aviation watchdog the Civil Aviation Authority ( CAA) rejected plans amid concerns from locals about noise from overhead aircraft and the impact on the environment.

The regulator said the airport had submitted a proposal that did not match material that was provided during consultation.

Campaigners fighting against flight path changes hailed th decision as a victory, but the airport said it would take steps to deliver its airspace change programme as soon as possible.

The airport is busier than ever