Flying Quietly

Watsonville airport is surrounded by noise sensitive areas. As pilots we have an obligation to fly safely and with as little noise impact on our neighbors as possible. By using your airplane’s quietest departure techniques and procedures we can achieve that goal.

Organizations That Endorse These Noise Abatement Procedures


  • City of Watsonville
  • Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee
  • Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 119
  • Monterey Bay 99s (International Organization of Women Pilots)
  • Watsonville Pilots Association

Noise Abatement Map

Noise Abatement Map

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