Why aren noise abatement procedures used at night?
The FAA approved the North Bay Visual Approach, however they limit use to daylight hours only. This limitation is due to safety concerns associated with maneuvering over Tampa Bay at night. The St. Pete-2 Departure procedures are used by airlines departing to the north and south. The FAA has not imposed time-of-day restrictions on the use of the St. Pete-2 Departure. This allows the airlines to utilize these departure procedures day or night, however, poor weather conditions, conflicting air traffic and other safety concerns may require the airlines or air traffic control to deviate from these procedures.
