Should airports pay for the noise they create?

Noise complaints around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are spiking -with over 5,000 recorded in April alone, arising from just 75 complainants.

In response, an FAA-funded mitigation scheme is allocating $57,000 per household, targeting 400 homes beginning this year.

This trend isn’t isolated. Around the globe:

🇳🇱 Schiphol (Netherlands) grants €2,500–20,000 for home soundproofing
🇬🇧 Heathrow (UK) contributes up to £10,000 per property via the Quieter Homes Scheme
🇳🇿 Sydney (Australia) has invested AUD 133 million in noise insulation and relocation programs

As global aviation continues its rebound, with passenger numbers projected to nearly double by 2040, who should bear the environmental costs of flight expansion?

For residents, the solution isn’t just future compensation, it’s protection at purchase.

That’s where My Flight Path steps in. Our Flight Blight Rating offers homebuyers an instant snapshot of aircraft noise exposure for any address, empowering buyers to:

🛩 Negotiate fair prices based on data-driven assessment
🛩 Request noise-mitigation measures like double-glazing or restricted usage windows
🛩 Avoid surprise costs and enjoy clarity before committing

As flight volumes grow and flight paths are reconfigured to optimise airspace, buyers must be armed with data - not just dreams.

Airports may offer compensation, but prevention is better than retrofit.

Know what’s overhead before you move in.