Airport noise pollution - Issues to be discussed

The impact from airport noise on staff and surrounding communities has been demonstrated. Many countries have authorized different measure ranging from regulating aircraft technical and airport safety or maintaining monitor right of directly affected community. In Vietnam, apart from ICAO standards and airport safety regulations, people do not have the means to monitor and present their opinions to the aeronautical authorities. Tan Son Nhat Airport, which exists in the heart of the city, has the largest noise impact on the surrounding communities. However, the only step to tackle the problem now is making noise map. This article is aimed to figure out the necessity of community involvement in monitoring the impact of airport noise.