The abbreviation NCP stands for which of the following?

• A. Noise Contour Plan
• B. Noise Compatibility Plan
• C. National Control Plan
• D. Noise Compliance Program

Answer: (B)

In airport noise planning, NCP stands for Noise Compatibility Plan. This is the formal document that lays out how an airport will reduce or manage the impact of aircraft noise on surrounding communities. It typically includes noise exposure maps, identifies areas and activities sensitive to noise, and proposes practical measures such as optimizing flight procedures, limiting certain operations at sensitive times, guiding land-use planning around the airport, and offering insulation programs for affected homes. The goal is to balance airport operations with neighbor needs and ensure a structured, funded approach to noise reduction.

The other options don’t reflect the standard terminology used in aviation noise management. A Noise Contour Plan would focus on mapping noise levels rather than presenting the strategies to mitigate them. A National Control Plan isn’t a recognized term in this context, and a Noise Compliance Program isn’t the formal document used for coordinating noise mitigation efforts.