How can I report a pilot performing aerobatic maneuvers near residential developments? What is Airports staff doing to address this issue?

Once an aircraft has left the ground, it is in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jurisdiction. Pilots that are flying low and/or unsafe may be reported directly to the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) by calling (510) 748-0122. You may also notify Airports staff by submitting an Airports Feedback Form. FAA regulations do allow for aerobatic aircraft operations in an area south of the City of Antioch and to the west of the City of Brentwood. While it is unlikely the aircraft are originating from Buchanan Field and/or Byron Airport, Airports staff has responded by sending out notices to all of its tenants at Buchanan Field and Byron Airports requesting that pilots not perform aerobatic operations near residential developments. An outreach was also sent to other Bay Area airports to provide the notice to their tenants of the community feedback Airports staff has received. This is an on-going task, and your sustained input and support is key to this community-wide process.

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1. How can I book a flight from Buchanan Field?
2. Is Buchanan Field close to Bay Area transportation?
3. How can I voice a concern or make a suggestion about improving Buchanan Field or Byron Airport?
4. What is Contra Costa County Airports doing to address aircraft noise?
5. Can't you tell the plane that is flying over my residence to go somewhere else?
6. What is the curfew for airplanes to arrive and depart at Buchanan Field?
7. There seems to be more and more noise coming from Buchanan Field. Have the number of flights increased recently?
8. How is Contra Costa County Airports marketing itself to remain competitive in the General Aviation airport market?
9. How can I report a pilot performing aerobatic maneuvers near residential developments? What is Airports staff doing to address this issue?
10. Are tours of Buchanan Field available to the public?
11. Can I reserve the Public Viewing Plaza for a private event?
12. If I rent space at Buchanan Field or Byron Airport, can I pay my bill online?
13. I am a pilot planning on flying to Buchanan Field. Where can I find information on Noise Abatement Procedures and preferred runways?
14. Is flight training available at the County Airports?
15. What types of fuel are available at Buchanan Field and Byron Airports?
16. If there is no vacancy for hangars, why aren’t Buchanan Field and Byron Airport building more hangar space?
17. Is skydiving available at Buchanan Field or Byron Airports?
18. Where can I find information and rules regarding unmanned aircraft systems/drones?