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30 miles at 3000’ or below is an unusually and incredibly long low approach path for jets.

Most class B (largest 30 or so) airports only protect out to 20 miles and often only above 4000’ and none protect the airspace out to 30 miles. (Except DC which is protected post-9/11 not because of airplane needs.)

I don’t find small piston aircraft to be annoying (though perhaps constant beach banner towing or helo tours would be), but understand why people don’t like jet noise overhead. Fortunately jets climb quickly (for their own fuel efficiency needs) and while they have to be low for approaches, that’s generally well inside of 20 miles.




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