In response to concerns raised by Milton residents and Senator Brian A. Joyce, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the review period for flight path changes at Runway 33L out of Boston Logan Airport from six months to one year. The extension will allow for the runway to be monitored in the busiest time of the year, the winter, when wind patterns often steer more departures to the runway and over the town of Milton.

“I’m thankful to the FAA for hearing the concerns of Milton residents and taking the time to fully understand the impact Runway 33L is having on the town,” said Joyce. “By studying the runway during its peak use the FAA will have a clearer picture of the excessive number of planes being sent over Milton.”

In August, Joyce sent a letter to the FAA asking that an additional six months be added to the review period for the changes to runway 33L at Boston Logan Airport to better understand the impacts of the changes being made to the flight path.

As a reminder, if you notice loud aircraft noise over your property, you can call MassPort’s Noise Complaint Line directly in an effort to ensure that MassPort has a complete and accurate record of all complaints to share with the FAA. You can reach the Noise Complaint Line by calling: (617) 561-3333. This line is staffed by MassPort’s Noise Abatement Office from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on business days. Callers during off hours, weekends and holidays can leave a message for the Noise Abatement staff or speak with the MassPort Operations Center. Someone from the Operations Center will log your question or complaint and forward the information to the Noise Abatement Office for follow up.