The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is updating the 1998 Kalaeloa Airport Master Plan and Part 150 Noise Exposure Map and Noise Compatibility Study.

The goal of the Master Plan Update is to provide the framework needed to guide future airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation demand and the community needs, while considering potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts.

The Part 150 Noise Exposure Map Update will also reflect current and forecast aircraft operations at JRF.

The HDOT welcomes and encourages your participation and feedback. Please check the "Stay Informed" page.

What is an Airport Master Plan?

An Airport Master Plan is a comprehensive study that is used to guide the development plans of an airport.  The Airport Master Plan acts as a guidance document in planning future airport facilities over a 20-year period.  It considers future aviation demand, environmental requirements, financial feasibility, as well as stakeholders and community engagement.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular 150/5070-6B (Change 2), Airport Master Plans, provides guidance for the preparation of airport master plans.  Each master plan, however, must be tailored to the unique conditions of the study airport.     

What is a Part 150 Noise Exposure Map?

Part 150 is a section of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that sets forth the regulations and guidelines for airport sponsors to undertake airport noise compatibility planning. The Part 150 regulations were promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pursuant to the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act (ASNA) of 1979, Public Law 96-193. Under this Act, airport operators can voluntarily submit noise exposure maps (NEMs) and noise compatibility programs (NCPs) to the FAA for review and acceptance.

A Noise Exposure Map (NEM) graphically depicts aircraft noise exposure on and in the vicinity of an airport by presenting contour lines of equal day-night average sound level (DNL) values. NEMs provide local communities an opportunity to visualize aircraft noise exposure to make better informed decisions regarding proposed noise-sensitive development in the vicinity of an airport.