Noise Abatement and Traffic Pattern Procedures

Watsonville airport is surrounded by noise sensitive areas. As pilots we have an obligation to fly safely and with as little noise impact on our neighbors as possible. By using your airplane's quietest departure techniques and the procedures below, we can achieve that goal.

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Arrivals

* Rwy 20 is the preferred calm wind runway.
* Use low RPM settings on downwind.

Departures

* When departing Rwy 20, turn left to 150o after crossing freeway to avoid inbound localizer traffic.
* Please no full power climbouts on downwind departures or over congested areas.
* Climb to TPA altitude before turning when departing Rwy 26.

Pattern Work

* No touch and goes on Rwys 8/26.
* Climb to pattern altitude before turning downwind.

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