What is Massport doing about the level of noise, vibration and pollution?
Massport, working closely with the FAA, has implemented a number of Noise Abatement procedures such as the Preferential Runway Advisory System or PRAS (see glossary of terms), attempts to distribute arrivals and departures routes evenly above surrounding communities, subject to weather and other operational constraints . Other efforts include the Noise Abatement Overwater Turbojet Routes for westbound/southbound and northbound/eastbound traffic, sound insulation of homes and schools that meet eligibility requirements, and a noise monitoring system (NMS) that provides an ongoing, continuous noise monitoring capability.
