Our Friendly Approach
Noise Management Program
The County of San Mateo Airports’ Friendly Approach Program is a noise management outreach plan designed to educate the community about San Carlos and Half Moon Bay airports’ operations and how they contribute to thriving bayside and coastal communities.
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Our Friendly Approach
Noise Management Program
The County of San Mateo Airports’ Friendly Approach Program is a noise management outreach plan designed to educate the community about San Carlos and Half Moon Bay airports’ operations and how they contribute to thriving bayside and coastal communities.
Helpful Resources
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About County of
San Mateo Airports
The County of San Mateo manages two airports, San Carlos (SQL) and Half Moon Bay (HAF), that serve the bayside and coastal communities.
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Friendly Approach News
Read about the latest news related to our Friendly Approach program:
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Aviation Alumnus
of the Quarter
Meet our Aviation Alumnus of the Quarter, featured in the current edition of Friendly Approach News, our community newsletter.
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Meet Our
Aviation Alumni
Learn about the many pilots and other aviation professionals who began their careers at San Carlos and Half Moon Bay airports.