Management of Aircraft Noise by RSAF over HDB flats

• chronicles

  7 Sep 05, 10:24

  Is RSAF doing anything about aircraft noise over certain parts of Singapore?

  The RSAF is mindful of the possible inconvenience to the public as a result of its flying activities over Singapore.

  The RSAF has laid down strict rules to reduce noise levels around the airbases, though the noise cannot be totally eliminated. Measures taken include:

  • Lowering the speed of jets when operating over the main island, thus reducing noise emission.
  • Ceasing flying activities during school listening comprehension examinations conducted at the national level.
    
  • Conducting engine ground runs for the fighter aircraft in the Hush House, an enclosure designed to absorb noise during the testing of jet engines.

  Most of our training is done over the South China Sea and Pulau Pawai, and at overseas training detachments. To reduce noise and minimise risk, RSAF aircraft avoid the populated areas when they take off for training. RSAF aircraft also fly at higher altitudes in the departure routes.

  The introduction of Flight Simulators in the RSAF have also significantly cut down aircraft noise.

  We also impose similar noise abatement measures on foreign aircraft so as to reduce the impact of flying activities. The measures implemented are meant to create a balance between operational training requirements and consideration for the residents. We are constantly exploring ways to minimise the noise level.