These maps illustrate the comparative noise footprints of different types of aircraft
departing from YVR in a westerly direction over the water. On each map, a Chapter 2
aircraft departing from the south runway (Runway 26L) is shown in red.
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Westerly Flow (Runways 26 operations)
Chapter 2 aircraft are being phased out and will not be allowed to operate in Canada
after April 2002. In 2000, Chapter 2 jet aircraft made up approximately 8% of the fleet.
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Dash-8: Propeller
The noise footprint of a Dash-8 aircraft departing over the water from the north runway
(Runway 26R) is shown here in blue. The Dash-8 and other propeller aircraft made up
almost half the arrivals and departures at YVR in 2000.
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A320: Chapter 3
The noise footprint of a Chapter 3 jet aircraft departing on the north runway (Runway 26R)
is shown here in blue. These are the newer, quieter aircraft and represented about 30%
of the arrivals and departures at YVR in 2000.
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B737-200: Chapter 2
The noise footprint of a Chapter 2 aircraft departing from the north runway (Runway 26R)
is shown here in blue. This only occurs during emergencies and maintenance. To meet
the phase-out rule, some airlines are "hushkitting" or recertifying these older aircraft to
meet Chapter 3 standards. Hush-kitted aircraft represented less than 13% of the arrivals
and departures at YVR in 2000.
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To minimize the noise in the community, we will continue to route departures over the
water as much as possible when wind conditions allow.
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