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Our pilots understand that people lead busier and busier lives, and that excessive noise overhead can disrupt work, rest, and the quality of life on the ground. Using the south runway to minimize noise is a courtesy pilots offer to OAK neighbors. Polite pilots always follow “fly quiet” procedures when departing OAK because they know one small gesture can have big impacts.
Our pilots understand that people lead busier and busier lives, and that excessive noise overhead can disrupt work, rest, and the quality of life on the ground. Using the south runway to minimize noise is a courtesy pilots offer to OAK neighbors. Polite pilots always follow “fly quiet” procedures when departing OAK because they know one small gesture can have big impacts.