Aircraft Noise

Jet aircraft are one of the most disturbing sources of noise in our environment. People who live in communities near airports have become increasingly concerned about potential health effects from aircraft noise.

For detailed scientific information about the potential health effects associated with aircraft noise

• It's Your Health: Aircraft Noise in the Vicinity of Airports
• Low-level Military Flights in Labrador
  This transcript discusses the human health effects of noise generated by low level military flights in Labrador-Goose Bay.
• Noise from Civilian Aircraft in the Vicinity of Airports - Implications for Human Health, 2001
  This report provides detailed arguments and conclusions on the potential for high levels of aircraft noise to be linked to stress and cardiovascular disease.
• Pearson International Airport - Toronto
  This transcript discusses the potential human health effects based on the proposal to have three new runways constructed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

For information on what Health Canada does to protect Canadians in this area

• Acoustics

To make an inquiry regarding aircraft noise

• Contact the Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau