Noise compatibility planning

The Indianapolis Airport Authority received a $600,000 Project Grant award dated September 8, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration's Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to conduct noise compatibility planning activities at Indianapolis-area airports. The grant funds an evaluation of noise exposure at the airport and surrounding areas, with an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029. This project represents a four-year planning initiative designed to assess and address noise impacts associated with airport operations in the Indianapolis region.

The noise compatibility planning project aligns with the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. As part of the Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding, and COVID-19 relief grants, this award enables the Indianapolis Airport Authority to develop comprehensive noise mitigation strategies and planning documentation. Grant recipients are required to maintain documentation of project costs, submit periodic progress reports, and retain accounting records for three years following final expenditure submission, consistent with federal grant management requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project evaluates noise exposure at the airport and surrounding areas. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with indianapolis, indiana.