Nov 10, 2025BoardMeeting
BoardDes Moines City Council Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussions on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, complaints regarding airport noise levels and takeoff schedules, and the committee's work plan. Specifically, the committee addressed resident concerns about increased noise from flight takeoff patterns and analyzed data regarding runway operations, wind conditions, and nighttime noise volume. The committee also formulated an action plan regarding the environmental impact of airport operations, including advocating for a toxicologist for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan review, analyzing potential noise impact shifts from the Part 150 Study, and requesting a more comprehensive traffic analysis for the Highway 509 project within the SEPA process.