The Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) contributes to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) in a number of ways, including: Firefighting – The VTANG provides the airport’s sole firefighting services and offers free mutual aid to surrounding communities. This service reduces the airport’s operating costs by around $4 million annually. Building maintenance and construction – The VTANG […]
Sydney P. Hakes November 24, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) is working to address noise concerns caused by F-35 jets based at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. Although local communities like Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski have passed resolutions calling for mission changes, these changes must be approved at the federal level. VTANG […]
Meaghan Emery Oct 31, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard recently proposed regular use of afterburners for its F-35 jets, presenting the plan as beneficial for Winooski residents. However, the decision has sparked significant backlash, especially among South Burlington residents who already experience high noise and air pollution levels. Concerns center around inadequate public communication, […]
Below is a message from Vermont documentarian Karen Akins, and a link to her film “The Quietest Year” about noise in Vermont (and around the world). A portion of the film addresses the dangerous noise of the F-35 in the Burlington area. There is a small fee ($15) to watch the 75-minute movie. There is […]
Sydney P. Hakes Oct 29, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard has outlined a revised plan to mitigate noise caused by its F-35 fighter jets based at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. In response to noise complaints from Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski, the Guard announced that while changing the mission is not feasible, they […]
By Darren Perron Oct. 10, 2024 The article discusses the ongoing debate in Vermont regarding the F-35 fighter jets operated by the Vermont Air National Guard. Local communities, including Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington, are increasingly vocal about wanting the jets removed due to noise concerns, despite ongoing noise mitigation efforts. However, Vermont’s congressional representatives, […]
By Jason Starr Oct 10, 2024 The Williston Selectboard has decided to delay taking action on a proposed resolution urging the U.S. Air Force to relocate the F-35 fighter jets due to noise concerns. Nearby cities, including Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington, have already passed resolutions asking for a new mission for the Vermont Air […]
by The Other Paper October 13, 2024 The South Burlington City Council recently passed a resolution calling for federal lawmakers to find an alternative to the F-35 fighter jets based at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. This move aligns South Burlington with neighboring cities Burlington and Winooski, who have similarly expressed opposition due to […]
By: Meaghan Emery Oct 17, 2024 The letter to the editor addresses a recent South Burlington City Council meeting where councilors voted on several local issues, including budget allocations, public transport, infrastructure, and land use. However, the vote was divided on a resolution urging the Vermont congressional delegation to explore a different mission for the […]
By: Rosanne Greco Oct 17, 2024 The article discusses a recent resolution by South Burlington, Burlington, and Winooski city councils urging Vermont’s congressional delegation to advocate for replacing the F-35 fighter jet with a mission more suitable for densely populated areas around the airport. The resolution highlights the detrimental effects of F-35 noise on local […]