F-35 environmental report shows ‘significant impact’ on noise on Madison’s north side
A newly released draft environmental impact statement from the United States Air Force shows there could be a significant increase in noise on Madison’s north side if the F-35 fighter jet is installed at the Truax base next year.
The draft report, which was released online Thursday, evaluates multiple potential impacts of locating the new F-35 jet at Truax, including noise, air quality and land use, among other issues.
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“Based on context and intensity, the change in the noise environment associated with the proposed action would be considered significant in the area surrounding the airfield,” the executive summary said.