Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is committed to being a good neighbor in Tucson and throughout southern Arizona. Although we implemented noise abatement procedures, we understand our aircraft and operations can cause a disturbance. The following information is designed to improve your understanding of DM operations, our noise complaint policy, and answer any questions you may have regarding our flights. 

DMAFB seeks to efficiently and effectively respond to and address aircraft noise complaints and inquiries from the public in a clear, consistent, and repeatable manner that is responsive and applies the best use of Air Force resources. In furtherance of the policy, DM has implemented an initiative to improve its noise complaint process. Elements of the initiative include:

1. Complaints and inquiries must contain detailed information for the Air Force to understand the source, location, and nature of the noise issue, thereby improving the base’s ability to respond effectively and efficiently.
2. Utilizing the below Noise Complaint Form to consistently record and track noise complaints and inquiries DMAFB receives from the public.
3. Not accepting or registering noise complaints or inquiries from third party automated applications or devices. 
4. Providing timely responses to aircraft noise complaints and inquiries.
5. Not responding to the same general complaint or inquiry – one that does not differ in general principal from a previous complaint – from the same individual more than once.  
6. Requiring the public to check a required field (yes or no) on the web form to indicate whether they want to receive a response from the Air Force.
7. Not responding to complaints or inquiries that are of an abusive or threatening nature or contain obscene language (condemning and offensive nature exhibiting no clear desire for a response). As appropriate, such complaints or inquiries may be referred to appropriate security and/or law enforcement authorities.
8. Facilitating the public's understanding of the relevant aircraft noise-related issues when responding to noise complaints and inquiries by providing appropriate information about relevant Air Force regulations, policies, and guidance; measures to address the aircraft noise of concern; and circumstances that could lead to implementation of additional measures.

Noise Concern FAQ

Common DM Aircraft

If the above documents do not answer your questions, please use this form to submit a concern. Please include as much detail as possible on the event and note if you would like someone to follow up with you. If you would like a response, this must be specified. Your comment/concern will be forwarded to the proper authority.