Edinburgh Airport is asking for volunteers in West Lothian who are willing to place a temporary noise monitor in their property to measure the impact of aircraft flying overhead.
The airport currently monitors noise levels and these devices allow for further readings in neighbouring regions to provide an in-depth understanding of the noise climate.
They will be placed in suitable locations below the current flightpaths for a two-week period and it’s the first time this type of community-based noise monitoring has been carried out in Scotland.
A spokesman for Edinburgh Airport said: “The airport is busier than ever, and we know flying to more than 150 destinations means more flights and that can impact on neighbouring communities where planes fly overhead.
“We’ve been engaging with our communities and have listened to them which is why we’ve purchased these additional noise monitors to gather even more data for an in-depth look at the noise climate.
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“They’ll be placed in suitable locations so we can obtain information which will influence future noise mapping and mitigation.
“We’ve carried out some monitoring in Fife already and now we’re looking to do the same in West Lothian, so we’d like to hear from anyone in the area who thinks their property might be a good fit.”
People wishing to volunteer should ideally live under or near the current flightpaths.
If a person’s home is within the correct area, the airport will send out a member of staff to inspect the site and ensure its suitability.
The airport was dealt a blow earlier this month in its bid to amend flight paths above West Lothian, Fife and Edinburgh.
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Aviation watchdog the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rejected plans amid concerns from locals about noise from overhead aircraft and the impact on the environment.
The regulator said the airport had submitted a proposal that did not match material that was provided during consultation.
Campaigners fighting against flight path changes hailed th decision as a victory, but the airport said it would take steps to deliver its airspace change programme as soon as possible.
