McClellan-Palomar Airport Commercial Flight Expansion and Noise

Shared her experience living under the John Wayne flight path for decades and warned that commercial flights will ruin Carlsbad's quiet coastal quality of life.

Marbrisa HOA vice president presented objective decibel monitoring data showing over 2,100 flights in a week, with noise levels frequently hitting 75+ decibels.

Reported high decibel readings (80-85 dB) from aircraft departures over Seabright and questioned how early morning flights are permitted.

A retired airline pilot living by Hedionda Lagoon warned about short runway safety margins, wake turbulence, and the rapid influx of commercial flights.

Complained about low-flying American Airlines departures over Agua Hedionda and urged the council to reject flight increases and enforce quiet hours.

Stated that commercial jets from American and United are causing severe 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. sleep-disrupting noise and urged the city to stand firm in its lawsuit against the county.

Presented FAA hotspot documentation showing Palomar Airport is in the bottom 10% of airports due to blind taxiway visibility issues caused by large jets.

Representing Palomar Airport Action Network, urged the council to join the United Airlines lawsuit and file for injunctive relief against county expansion.

Discussed 30 years of city growth, severe air pollution particulate matter on porches, and the negative impact of noise on home sales.