Van Nuys - Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Program

Each year the Friendly Flyer Award is presented to jet operators that meet or exceed our VNY noise abatement program criteria during the award year.  The voluntary Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Program for jet aircraft was first established at VNY in 1994 to address the community’s concerns regarding jet aircraft noise in neighboring areas.  LAWA created the “Friendly Flyer” award in 2012 to acknowledge operators who complied with all noise abatement policies and procedures and had the highest level of success in adhering to the voluntary No Early Turn and Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Programs. In 2021, the Quieter Nights Program was added to the award criteria.

For more information about the Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Program and the program criteria for operators at VNY, please visit: https://www.lawa.org/lawa-environment/noise-management/van-nuys/vny-fly-friendly-quiet-departure-program

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is pleased to congratulate and express our appreciation to the 26 companies receiving the 13th Annual Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Awards. Winners of the prestigious award received special plaques from LAWA and certificates from Council District 6 to recognize their achievements.