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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The other morning there was a steady stream of air traffic between 5 and 6 am (near Glen Echo). Usually it starts at 6am and is steady for 30-40 minutes. I was surprised it started at 5. [/quote]

They can start at any time. The prevailing winds usually dictate which way the planes take off. So some days morning take offs are up river and other days it is down river. It’s a 24 hour 7 days a week airport. An operational curfew has never existed at Reagan National (DCA).  In 1981, specific nighttime noise limits established for Reagan National were imposed between 10 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. These are never enforced. Earliest flights from National are listed as 5:30am but if they leave earlier.

As for noise problems. It depends on your location, if it is cloudy or clear, if the tree have leaves, what season it is, how your house is positioned, are your windows open, etc. One neighbor has row-house on the corner. The house gets noise from the plane as it passes and reflected sound off the other houses. He showed it to me one time. One plane sounds like two planes coming in opposite directions!  :lol:

If you are looking to buy a house and airport noise is a concern get up early and park your car in front of the house at like 5 am. Roll down your windows and wait till 6 am. Do it on the weekdays and weekends. [/quote]

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