The Brief
- Mesa residents near Falcon Field are protesting a major increase in air traffic noise and potential lead emissions from aircraft.
- Air traffic operations at the airport increased from a high of 348,000 to over 424,000 in 2024, partly due to numerous flight schools.
- A community meeting on Dec. 11 will discuss the issue, including the potential for charging airport landing fees to reduce traffic.
MESA, Ariz. – If you live near an airport, you know to expect some air traffic noise. But some residents who live near Falcon Field in Mesa say the amount of noise has reached unacceptable levels in recent years.
What we know:
This movement has led to public comment at council meetings, an online petition with more than 1,600 signatures, and a very active social media discussion.…