Noise Management

As stipulated in the ground lease for Toronto Pearson and Transport Canada with the federal government, the GTAA is responsible for noise mitigation for aircraft operating to and from Toronto Pearson within a 10 nautical mile radius of the airport. The GTAA works with Nav Canada (air traffic control) and Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) to manage noise and mitigate the impacts within this radius. Aircraft flying over Toronto Pearson, or beyond this 10 nautical mile range, are outside the scope of the GTAA’s program and are the responsibility of Transport Canada. For noise complaints beyond the 10 nautical miles of Toronto Pearson, contact Transport Canada at (416) 952-0335.

The GTAA Noise Management Office monitors adherence to noise operating restrictions and noise abatement procedures at Toronto Pearson. In addition to receiving, analyzing, and responding to complaints concerning aircraft noise from the public, the GTAA reviews and recommends amendments to the operating restrictions and noise abatement procedures at Toronto Pearson. The GTAA Enforcement Office investigates potential violations, takes preventative actions, and recommends assessment of penalties to be implemented by Transport Canada. Although noise management at Toronto Pearson is the responsibility of the GTAA, enforcement of all published procedures rests with Civil Aviation at Transport Canada.

• Community Environment & Noise Advisory Committee
• Noise Office Advisories
• Register a Noise Complaint
• Publications & Links