The Communities Before Air Tourism Act amends federal aviation law to require that voluntary agreements governing commercial air tour operations over national parks must consider the impact on communities living below these flight paths. Currently, such agreements only need to address concerns related to park resources and air traffic control systems; this bill expands that scope to explicitly include the well-being of residents in overflown areas. The legislation also ensures that communities—particularly Indian tribes whose lands may be affected—are given consideration in these agreements. While the bill does not specify direct funding or implementation timelines, it aims to give local communities greater voice in decisions about air tour operations affecting their quality of life, noise levels, and environment.
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