John F Kennedy Airport Essay

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The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) built in 1943, started out as the New York International Airport or better known as the Idlewild Airport, until it was renamed in 1963 memory of the 35th President of the United States John F. Kennedy. JFK International handled approximately 50,423,765 passengers in 2013, making it the 19th-busiest airport in the world.
With over 90 different commercial airlines companies operate out of JFK International and spanning 4,930 acres, including 880 acres in the Central Terminal Area and more than 30 miles of roadway, also makes it one of the largest airports. According to http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-history.html, JFK is “the nation’s leading international gateway” which handles more international …show more content…

So the FAA in its commitment to manage and oversee the commercial aircraft transportation industry implemented legislation such as the 14 CFR Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Planning and Part 161, which contains requirements governing airport noise and access restrictions. These programs are aimed at increasing the understanding impact of noise has, identifying solutions to reduce those impacts, and educating the public on the issues and ongoing efforts of noise reduction in and around high traffic airports. The FAA in conjunction with airports such as JFK International has also developed programs such as the Residential Acoustical Treatment Program (RATP), which is a program that “determines which neighbourhoods, noise-sensitive public buildings, and local jurisdictional boundaries lie within the noise-impacted area surrounding the Airport. Facilities identified by the studies are eligible to receive noise mitigation treatments” according to http://www.burbankairport.com/noise/noise-issues.html or acoustical treatment by installing better insulation in homes and surrounding buildings. Adopting new or improved zoning ordinances or controls to prevent no-compatible development of land (primarily residential) within the noise impact areas of an airport, along with

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