Trump's security while in Palm Beach

FAA flight restrictions around Mar-a-Lago spark lawsuit, resident frustration

Palm Beach County residents living near Donald J. Trump International Airport say the sound overhead has become impossible to ignore — and now a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration could head to court as early as the beginning of next year.

The dispute centers around temporary flight restrictions tied to Mar-a-Lago that have rerouted planes over residential neighborhoods across the county. County leaders and residents argue the changes have dramatically increased noise and disrupted daily life for thousands of people.

WFLX’s Joel Lopez was at the Citizens Committee on Airport Noise Thursday as they met with airport officials where we learned litigation over flight restrictions could go to court as early as the beginning of next year.

During the meeting, committee members pressed airport officials for answers about how the new flight patterns are affecting communities. “The citizens and this body needs to know what’s happening,” said committee member Teresa Johnson. “Understand where those flights are going, how much noise they’re making, when they’re making the noise and for us to make our case.”

The restrictions were put in place around Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach residence of President Donald Trump. The committee has pushed for noise readers and flight information to strengthen their case on reversing the temporary flight restrictions.

Residents said while they understand the need for presidential security, they also believe the burden on neighborhoods has become too heavy. In May, Commissioner Weiss publicly urged the FAA and Secret Service to suspend the restrictions during periods when President Donald Trump is not staying at Mar-a-Lago.

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