Aircraft Noise Monitored 24 - Hours a Day |
0700 - 2200 Hours Mon.-Fri. | 82 dB(A) Maximum Sound Level |
2200 - 0700 Hours Mon.-Fri. | 76 dB(A) Maximum Sound Level |
0800 - 2200 Hours Sat., Sun., & Holidays | 88 dB(A) SENEL (SEL) |
2200 - 0800 Hours Sat., Sun., & Holidays | 82 dB(A) SENEL (SEL) |
Departure Curfew
(No departures without authorization)
Aircraft noise tests must be pre-arranged with the Noise
Abatement Center
For Furthur Information Contact the Noise Abatement Center | |
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(310) 784-7950 | 0800 to 1700 Hours Daily (After hours answering machine) |
(310) 784-7970 | 24 - Hour Taped Pilot Information |
122.9 MHz (0800 to 1700 Hours)
Recommended Noise Abatement Procedures - VFR Only |
Information provided as to flight routes on departure or arrival is merely recommended but that the choice, including the choice not to fly, is strictly up to the pilot.
Torrance's noise ordinance makes no distinction between IFR and VFR.
You are advised that if your aircraft is likely to violate the City's noise
standards while departing IFR, you will have to await better weather conditions
and depart VFR.
Best rate of climb. Conditions permitting, turn at Hawthorne Blvd./Crenshaw Blvd. Keep downwind leg over industrial area as close to airport as possible.
Standard Departure (North Turn) |
Best rate of climb, 45° right turn prior to Hawthorne Blvd., cruise climb power to 1500' MSL. |
Straight Out- | Best rate of climb to Hawthorne Blvd., then cruise climb power to
1500' MSL. No turns prior to shoreline (maintain runway heading). |
Arrival Pattern Entry- |
Midfield from Mobile Refinery area, using Control Tower as aiming point. |
Straight In- | Recommend at least 1500' MSL until Union 76 Refinery and intercepting 4° VASI. |
Departure Straight Out- |
Best rate of climb to Hawthorne Blvd., then cruise climb power to
1500' MSL. No turns prior to shoreline (maintain runway heading). |
Arrival Straight In- |
Recommend at least 1500' MSL until Union 76 Refinery and intercepting
4° VASI. Avoid flying south of 29L centerline due to higher terrain. |
Standard Departure (North Turn) |
Best rate of climb, 45° left turn prior to Crenshaw Blvd., cruise climb power to 1500' MSL. |
Straight Out- | Best rate of climb to Crenshaw Blvd., then cruise climb power to 1500' MSL before turning on course. |
Arrival Pattern Entry- |
Midfield from Harbor General Hospital using Control Tower as aiming point. |
Departure Straight Out- |
Best rate of climb to Crenshaw Blvd., then cruise climb power to
1500' MSL. No turns prior to shoreline (maintain runway heading). |
Arrival Straight In- |
Recommend at least 1500' MSL until reaching shoreline inbound. Avoid flying south of 11R centerline due to higher terrain. |
Notice: Do NOT attempt to follow any of the
above procedures if such procedures are outside of the operating parameters
of your aircraft operating manual.
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