Growing your airport? Noise doesn’t have to make it difficult

We specialise in airport noise and provide practical solutions for airports anywhere in the world.

We quantify noise accurately, build realistic management plans, guide stakeholder engagement, and support planning or lender approvals.

With experience at 50 airports in 24 countries, we can deliver proven airport noise management solutions in any regulatory environment — from small airfields to major airport hubs.

 

What we do

  • Noise modelling & impact assessment
  • Stakeholder & community engagement
  • Noise management strategy and action plans
  • Support for planning applications & lender due diligence

Why airports work with us

  • Experience at 50 airports in 24 countries
  • Leadership with 30 years global environmental noise expertise
  • Proven results for major expansions and complex regulatory environments
  • Independent, trusted advice for airports, investors, and regulators
 
Steve’s knowledge of his subject is second to none, this together with his calm but authoritative manner in explaining complex issues, made him invaluable during discussions with stakeholders at all levels. This was critical for a project where noise was one of the key concerns and a topic which inevitably gives rise to strong views and reactions.
Northern Runway Programme Lead, Gatwick Airport Ltd
February 2025
 

Featured Projects

 

London Gatwick Airport, UK

Mitchell Environmental has provided specialist noise expertise for Gatwick Airport for 5 years, including leading the noise assessment for the Northern Runway Project expansion that was granted a Development Consent Order by the UK government in September 2025.


Support for ongoing operations has included:
  • Technical support to the Noise Management Board
  • Low noise PBN arrival procedure trials
  • Departure noise limits review
  • Independent audit of the noise insulation scheme

Belgrade Airport, Serbia

For international lenders, Mitchell Environmental conducts independent six-monthly reviews of Belgrade Airport’s progress in developing a noise management system aligned with ICAO’s Balanced Approach and EU standards.

Velana Airport, Maldives

We delivered a noise management study required for internationally funded expansion of Velana Airport — including modelling the world’s largest seaplane operation through detailed measurement and close ATC collaboration and development of practicable noise management actions consistent with the ICAO Balanced Approach.

Manston Airport, UK

We support RiverOak Strategic Partners in reopening Manston as a major UK freight hub. Our work includes modelling of flight path options and full noise impact assessment for the Civil Aviation Authority’s airspace change approval.

 
We solve airport noise issues anywhere in the world in any regulator environment

Contact us

 
Founder

Steve Mitchell

"We can work with you to develop noise management measures to reduce noise, for example by modifying your operating procedures, with no ongoing cost or impact on capacity. We find consulting on noise management improves stakeholder relations, enhances reputation and can be key to obtaining consents and funding for the infrastructure required to grow an airport to the next level."

 
For all enquiries email us at steve@mitchellenvironmental.co.uk