Here in Las Vegas, NV this is a heated debate and argument. I will just start off by saying this, I am for this change, I will be in the new Departure Path, I am already on the arrival leg for 1L/R.
The plan is to reinstate the right turn, that was taken away in 2001 out of runway 25L/R. Right now the Planes Head on out roughly 3DME and then head Left then onto their destination once out of the Las Vegas Valley as to not disturb anything. The Las Vegas City Counsil has voted to make changes to this plan... but how can they this is in the air, Las Vegas does not control the AIR? FAA has extended public talks on this....WHat are your thoughts?
Here are correspondences from the Two Senators from Nevada:
Dear Mr. Schultz:
Thank you for taking the time to contact me about the Federal Aviation
Administration's (FAA) proposed new path for flights departing from Las
Vegas McCarran International Airport. Your interest in this issue is
important to me, and I am always grateful to those who take the time to
inform me of their views.
As you know, the FAA is considering authorizing a new flight path for
planes departing McCarran for eastern destinations. Instead of heading
south, flights with eastern destinations would loop around to the north,
reinstating a route that was ended in 2001. The new route would take
planes over downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Medical District, and
residential communities like Summerlin, Spring Valley, and The Lakes.
According to the FAA, this change would increase McCarran's carrying
capacity, decrease departure delays, and increase fuel efficiency at the
airport. The FAA has extended its public comment period on the proposal
until January 13.
Like many Las Vegans, my home too is in the path of the proposed route.
No one wants airplanes regularly flying over their heads. That said,
tourism is extremely vital to Nevada's growing economy, and airport
capacity should never be a factor that limits our prosperity in Southern
Nevada. This is an issue that needs to be studied very carefully, taking
into account economic factors and safety concerns. I would encourage you to make your views known to the FAA as they are required to consider yours and other people's views as part of their public comment period for finalization of this proposal. Please rest assured that I will closely monitor this situation, and I will be sure to keep your opinions in mind.
You should be aware that I am working hard to find a way to advance
earlier the opening date of Southern Nevada's newest airport, Ivanpah,
that will be constructed near Jean along Interstate 15. A second airport
will be extremely beneficial for our long-term quality of life because it
will take pressure off of McCarran that is generated by the continuing
growth in the Las Vegas Valley.
Again, thank you for your comments. Should you have any other questionsor comments or would like to contact me in the future regarding another issue, please do not hesitate to either write or e-mail me via my website at
http://ensign.senate.gov.
Sincerely,
JOHN ENSIGN
United States Senator
Dear Mr. Schultz:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Federal Aviation
Administration's (FAA) proposed change to flight departures from McCarran International Airport. I appreciate hearing from you.
In October 2001, the FAA implemented a plan at McCarran that redesigned the flight path for several arriving and departing flights. One of the major changes enforced in this plan was a reduction of right-turns for eastbound departing planes from Runway 25. This resulted in changing the flight path of most of these planes over neighborhoods in the western and northwestern part of the valley to many neighborhoods southwest of the airport. Due to increased air traffic at McCarran, the FAA has proposed to reinstate the right-turn from Runway 25. The FAA's proposal, much like the 2001 flight path, is intended to increase safety, eliminate air traffic congestion, and reduce aircraft delays.
The FAA released the proposal for public review on November 22, 2005 at:
www.awp.faa.gov/atenviro. Public comments were accepted during public meetings at Sierra Vista High School and Centennial High School on
December 12 and 13, respectively, and the FAA is accepting written
comments until January 13, 2006. I encourage you to also share your views with Landrum & Brown, the firm the FAA has hired to work on the proposed flight path plan:
8755 W. Higgins Road, Suite 850
Chicago, IL 60631
773-628-2901 (fax)
shassert@landrum-brown.com
I understand your concerns with the airplane noise and this process.
McCarran faces numerous challenges as the nation's sixth-busiest airport
in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas. As you know, today
virtually all of McCarran is surrounded by residential development.
Amending flight patterns to meet the concerns of local residents,
travelers, airlines, the Clark County Department of Aviation, and FAA
safety regulations is an extensive, detailed process. Please be assured
that I will keep your views in mind as this process continues.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. For more information about my work for Nevada, my role in the United States Senate Leadership, or to subscribe to regular e-mail updates on the issues that interest you, please visit my Web site at
http://reid.senate.gov. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
My best wishes to you.
Sincerely,
HARRY REID
United States Senator
YES SEEMS THE SAME E-mAIL hmmmm...
FAA: Web site about change
www.awp.faa.gov/atenviroMAP:
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Dec-06-Tue-2005/photos/news.jpga web site not in favor :
http://www.stoptherightturn.comLet me know, in 20 words or less... j/k