GAO-10-748SP: Aviation and the Environment: Survey of Airport Officials on Airport Environmental Issues, an E-supplement to GAO-10-50

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Q13. Has your airport purchased any of the following types of property to reduce the effects of noise on surrounding communities?
(Total Population)

  Percent Number
of respondents
a. Nearby homes 35.5 141
b. Nearby land 33.3 141
c. Other property 10.6 141
d. None - Airport has not purchased property to reduce effects of noise. 53.9 141
e. No answer 1.4 141


Q13. Has your airport purchased any of the following types of property to reduce the effects of noise on surrounding communities?
(Large and Medium Hubs)

  Percent Number
of respondents
a. Nearby homes 60.3 63
b. Nearby land 55.6 63
c. Other property 19.0 63
d. None - Airport has not purchased property to reduce effects of noise. 28.6 63
e. No answer 1.6 63