People who live close to an airport and are exposed to constant loud aircraft noise may face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to studies from the UK and the US published in 2013. Continual noise has been found to cause health issues and lead to a general reduction of quality of people’s lives.

The study authors however note that the results found are rather a link than a proof of cause between the high aircraft noise levels and diseases. Other potential correlating factors such as socioeconomic background, ethnicity and likely state of health of people living in the affected areas have been taken into account.

The website Gov.Uk., informing about government services, provides information on noise pollution by roads, trains, and planes for the UK population. The website contains information on legal noise limits and details for residents on where to complain in case of health affects because of heightened noise levels or apply for sound isolation. 

“An aerotropolis, or airport city, is an airport surrounded by commercial and industrial development. Aerotropolis projects are among the biggest megaprojects being planned and constructed worldwide and are designed to be aviation dependent and support airport growth. Aerotropolis projects raise serious social, economic and environmental concerns. Aviation growth increases climate damaging greenhouse gas emissions from aviation, along with localised environmental problems of air pollution and noise from aircraft and surface transportation.”

The leaflet by the Global Anti-Aerotropolis Movement provides an overview of worldwide community protests against the construction of new airports.

Las Vegas Leader Urges Renaming of McCarran Airport 

Amid a wave of civil unrest and public calls for the revision or removal of America's monuments, institutions and brands having racially-charged origins, a local leader is pushing for the renaming of Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport. The airport was named back in 1948 in honor of Senator Patrick McCarran, who was considered a major advocate for the aviation industry during its formative years in the 1930s, sponsoring key legislation that would ultimately help shape modern-day air travel. However, his legacy has been criticized for being characterized by racism, antisemitism and xenophobia. Reportedly, a change-of-title approval for the airport would require a majority four-person vote by the Clark County Commission. Replacing all of the signage, logos, letterhead and graphics would cost an estimated $2 million.