Monterey Airport is surrounded by noise-sensitive residential and commercial areas. Pilots are asked to fly neighborly.

Please observe the following noise management recommendations using your quietest departure techniques and following published pattern altitudes and procedures when safety, weather and/or traffic conditions permit.

Noise recommendations do not supersede ATC directions or safety considerations.
 

PREFERENTIAL RUNWAY (Rwy)

Arrivals: Rwy 28 L/R

Departures: Rwy 10 R/L

VFR PROCEDURES

For ARRIVALS / DEPARTURES to the WEST:

Commence turns following departure after reaching an altitude of 900', and / or passing over Highway One (freeway) departing Rwy 28 L/R.

Utilize Monterey Bay's over-water route when possible.

For ARRIVALS / DEPARTURES to the EAST:

As directed by ATC

TRAFFIC PATTERN ALTITUDES

North Pattern · Propeller 1500' agl · Turbine 2000' agl

North Closed Pattern (Within one mile Rwy 28 R/L) · Propeller 1000' agl (only) · Turbine N/A

HELICOPTERS

Follow fixed wing patterns and avoid residential area adjacent to the airport

TOUCH AND GO OPERATIONS

NO touch-and-go operations for ANY turbo jet aircraft or turbo prop aircraft larger than a King Air (C-12). Limited to the hours of 0830-2000, Monday through Friday, and 0900-1800, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Touch-and-go operations restricted to four with a two-hour period.

PRACTICE APPROACHES

DISCOURAGED. Limit of two practice approaches for aircraft larger than a King Air (C-12). On missed practice approach fly length of Rwy 10R before turning north. Discontinue approach west and remain over water if unable to over fly airport on missed approach.

Low passes, formation arrivals/departures, and overhead patterns are prohibited.

VOLUNTARY PROCEDURES

There are voluntary non-operation hours from midnight until 5:00 am local time:  Non-exempt aircraft operations are discouraged due to noise sensitive communities.

Exemptions: Emergencies, Necessary Military Operations, Commercial Carriers, aircraft delayed due to weather, equipment or other operational problems beyond reasonable control.

Prior Permission Request Form (PPR): A PPR is requested for all multi-engine turbine-powered aircraft arriving and/or departing during the voluntary curfew hours.

Please click the link at the top of the page to fill out a PPR.

During these  Hours: LANDINGS are limited to Rwy 28 unless conditions dictate otherwise TAKE-OFFS are limited to Rwy 10R unless conditions dictate otherwise.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For any additional questions, please contact the Operations Department at (831) 648-7000 ext. 400.

For noise complaints, please fill out the Noise Comment form.