Under the Scottish Government’s Environmental Assessment Act, airports must create or revise Noise Action Plans (NAPs) every five years.
Latest updates
Edinburgh Airport Noise Action Plan (NAP) 2024 – 2028
Edinburgh Airport sought feedback on their draft Noise Action Plan in Jan 2025. It sets out how they will manage and, where feasible, reduce the impact of aviation noise on communities around the airport and under the flight paths.
Noise Action Plans operate in five yearly cycles and the proposed Noise Action Plan will update and replace the 2018-2023 Noise Action Plan.
The consultation engagement with stakeholders and communities is now complete, and the final document will be submitted shortly to the Scottish Government. The Noise Action Plan will operate from 2024-2028.
EAL gave a presentation on the NAP to the EACC February meeting – NAP Presentation
For more information and FAQs visit the dedicated webpage – Edinburgh Airport Noise Action Plan
You can find out further information on Maps and NAPs on the Scottish Government NAP webpage – Scottish Noise Maps and Action Plans
Useful links
Edinburgh Airport NAP 2024 – 2028 Consultation
Edinburgh Airport consulted on the NAP 2024 – 2028 in early 2025. It is now closed and the final document is being prepared for submission. Follow the link for access to the documentation.
Edinburgh Airport NAP Consultation about Edinburgh Airport NAP 2024 – 2028 Consultation
Scotland’s Noise
Every five years, the Scottish Government maps noise levels across Scotland, following EU regulations. These maps inform Noise Action Plans by Aviation, Road, Rail and Local Authorities to lessen noise impact, with public input on draft plans. In 2024, collaborative modelling will update noise exposure data for Scotland.
Scotland’s Noise webpage about Scotland’s NoiseRelevant documents
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Noise Action Plans
NAPs are important because excessive noise can have significant negative impacts on human health and well-being, including sleep disturbance, stress, cardiovascular problems, and reduced cognitive performance. NAPs aim to protect communities from these harmful effects by reducing noise levels and minimising noise-related disruptions.