b'Noise Mitigation ProgramDecades of relationship building with and outreach to local community leaders and residents has led to the MAC having one of the most comprehensive noise mitigation programs of any airport system in the U.S. The program provides residential noise abatement improvements to residential homes near MSP Airport that go well beyond the federal standard for mitigation.In 2019, more than 240 homes became eligible to participate in the program. Mitigation to these homes includes improvements to windows, doors and attic insulation; baffling of attic vents, mail slots and chimneys; and, often, the addition of central air conditioning. To date, the MACs Noise Mitigation Program has provided mitigation to more than 15,000 homes, more than 3,300 multi-family units and 19 schools at a total cost of nearly $500 million.While passenger levels increased at MSP in 2019, the number of aircraft takeoffs and landings decreasedprimarily due to airlines flying fewer aircraft that have more seats.The effect is a reduced aircraft noise footprint compared with previous years. Nonetheless, the MAC remains committed to working with its neighbors and communities to respond to aircraft operations concerns. 9 PA R T N E R I N G F O R S U C C E S S'