EGBJ Noise Abatement Procedures

At Gloucestershire Airport we are always trying to achieve a minimal noise level environment for our neighbouring residential areas, villages, hamlets and properties. All local and visiting pilots are to observe the following noise abatement procedures unless otherwise instructed by ATC or if avoiding immediate danger:

HATCHED BLUE indicates the residential areas to be avoided whenever possible, with SOLID RED highlighting the specific areas to be avoided during departure procedures detailed below:

Runway 27 departures - aircraft are to execute a right turn to maintain a track of 280º MAG to avoid the housing estate on the left and the village with the church on the right - fixed wing aircraft MUST NOT turn before the upwind end of the runway due to helicopters turning inside them.

Runway 18 departures - aircraft are to execute a left turn to maintain a track of 160º MAG avoiding the school and residential area on the right - fixed wing aircraft MUST NOT turn before the upwind end of the runway due to helicopters turning inside them.

Runway 22 departures - no left turns permitted until past Chosen Hill.

Runway 04 departures - no left turns permitted until past Staverton Village.