Analysis and Use of the Concept of Noise Zoning Plan (NZP) for the Lodz Airport. A Case Study
Analysis and Use of the Concept of Noise Zoning Plan (NZP) for the Lodz Airport. A Case Study

Summary/Abstract: Recently the aviation industry is growing faster than it was forecasted. Most of Polish airport have their origins at the beginning of the 20th century and most of them were constructed for military purposes. Over the time the airports were developed within the given area without anticipating the limited urban space. Presently, the spatial developmentof most of the airports is heavily hindered due to dynamic expansion of urban development. It has reached the point when both the airport and the city limit the territorial expansion of each other. To ensure the sustainable development the new approach needs to be adopted. The Lodz Airport is located in the suburban part of the city within 10 minutes walking distance to reach the nearest housings. The low number of aircraft operations silences the cohabitation problem. Nevertheless, the resolution of this problem cannot be put onhold any longer, mainly because of the fact that redesign of the urban space is a time and cost consuming process. The study of possible solutions for the Lodz Airport, recommended by ICAO, indicate the Brazilian Noise Zoning Plan as the most realistic and possible to adapt. The article presents the analysis of the NZP concept adaptation for the Lodz Airport.

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