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Helicopter
Noise Abatement Procedures
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| MICROWAVE ROUTE:
Arrival: Enter the Route at the Long Island Expressway. Proceed directly to the Microwave Tower. Then, fly heading 140° until reaching the Huntington Hilton and Route 110. Follow Route 110 South until reaching the airport.
Departure: Fly northbound and parallel Runway 01/19 until reaching the National Amusements Multiplex Theater. Follow Route 110 north until reaching the Huntington Hilton. Then, fly 320° to the Microwave Tower, intercept the Long Island Expressway and proceed on course.
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SOUTHERN ROUTE:
Arrival: Join the Southern State Parkway at the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway. Fly heading 90° until reaching Route 110. Then, fly northbound to the intersection of Route 109.
Departure: Fly southbound and parallel Runway 01/19 until reaching the intersection of Route 109 and Route 110. Then, overfly the Southern State Parkway until reaching the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway and proceed on course. |
TRANSITION ROUTE:
Use the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway, Route 135 when moving from The Microwave Route to the Southern Route or vise versa to avoid flying over noise-sensitive communities. |
PARKWAY ROUTE:
Available only to helicopter operators who are signatories to the Letter of Agreement for Special VFR Operations with the Air Traffic Control Tower. |
TRANSITIONS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY
HELICOPTER ROUTE
NYC Routing to Microwave Route:
TRACK — From Mineola proceed to M1.
THROGS — Join the Long Island Expressway and proceed to M1.
NYC Routing to Southern Route:
SHORE — Join the Meadowbrook Route and proceed to the Southern State Parkway at N 40 41.457' W 073 34.530' and proceed to S1.
MEADOWBROOK — Join the Southern State Parkway at N 40 41.457' W 073 34.530' and proceed to S1. |
NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
The Helicopter Routes were established in 1993 to reduce sound levels in the vicinity of the airport. When practical, possible and feasible, operators are also encouraged to: |
- Avoid Approaching The Airport Directly From The West Due To Noise Sensitive Area One Mile West Of The Airport.
- Avoid Flying Between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am
- Follow Republic Airport Noise abatement procedures.
- Use Manufacturer’s Suggested Noise Abatement Techniques.
- Use Helicopter Association International Fly Neighborly Guide.
- Consult The Airport Facility Directory.
These measures are recommended practices in an effort to reduce sound levels. In all cases, safety and air traffic control instructions take precedence. |