DRAFT
The following is a reproduction of a table provided by the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Environment and Energy identifying the population surrounding each of the nation's top 30 busiest airports exposed to DNL 65 dB and higher airport noise levels. The FAA table and accompanying letter dated March 1, 1993 were provided in response to a citizen's request.
| Rank (1) | Airport | Population | Base Year | Data Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O'Hare | 209,890 | 1988 | Part 150 | |
| 2 | Atlanta-Hartsfield | 80,000 | 1984 | Part 150 | |
| 3 | Dallas-Ft. Worth | 16,834 | 1989 | DEIS (2) | |
| 4 | Los Angeles | 92,291 | 1983 | other (3) | |
| 5 | Denver | 14,666 | 1989 | EIS (4) | |
| 6 | San Francisco | 44,440 | 1982 | other | |
| 7 | St. Louis | 79,600 | 1986 | Part 150 | |
| 8 | Newark | 65,078 | 1986 | other | |
| 9 | La Guardia | 461,749 | 1986 | other | |
| 10 | Phoenix | 30,993 | 1987 | Part 150 | |
| 11 | Greater Pittsburg | 6,634 | 1984 | Part 150 | |
| 12 | Miami | 130,000 | 1985 | other | |
| 13 | Detroit-Wayne Co. | 37,510 | 1986 | Part 150 | |
| 14 | Boston-Logan | 99,000 | 1980 | other | |
| 15 | Kennedy | 212,210 | 1980 | other | |
| 16 | Minneapolis-St. Paul | 18,554 | 1987 | Part 150 | |
| 17 | Charlotte | 13,243 | 1988 | Part 150 | |
| 18 | Memphis | 72,780 | 1985 | other | |
| 19 | Houston Int'l | 4,022 | 1984</TH |