Airport: Noise Abatement

The Friday Harbor Airport is in the middle of an area with very low background noise. Island residents place a high value on a quiet peaceful environment. Because of this, almost all residents of the San Juan Islands are very sensitive to aircraft noise. Fly Quietly!

FAA rules, weather and safety considerations may at times require deviation from these suggested procedures.

Weather: ASOS 135.675
Traffic: CTAF 128.25
Note: All island airports, and Anacortes, use 128.25.

GOOD RADIO TECHNIQUE IS ESSENTIAL!

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

Maintain highest FAA-advised altitude over noise-sensitive residential areas identified in yellow on map. (Reference VFR proceedings for noise-sensitive areas in FAA A/C 91-36C).
Avoid take offs between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am.

DEPARTURES

Both 16 and 34 use RIGHT-HAND traffic. Reduce power as safety and performance capabilities allow. If possible climb to minimum of 1100 feet MSL before turning and only turn when past MARINA (Northbound) or GOLF COURSE (Southbound).

ARRIVALS

Both runways: Traffic pattern is RIGHT-HAND on both 16 and 34. Maintain highest altitude AGL practical while on final approach. Fly at or above the PAPI glideslope.

NOTE: Avoid takeoffs between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

RUNWAYS

Touch & go, stop & go and low approach operations are not recommended. “Calm-wind” preferred runway is 16.

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR ALERTNESS IN THE VICINITY OF AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT.

WATCH OUT FOR UNANNOUNCED TRAFFIC!

Thank You

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