Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport plans to spend about $15 million over the next 10 years to insulate 650 nearby residences against the rumble and roar of aircraft. At a price of $30,000 to $50,000 per house, the airport will hire contractors to put in acoustical windows, replace doors and insulate attics and walls.

The improvements will cost homeowners nothing. A pilot program working on 30 houses will start this fall. Fifty or more homes will be insulated annually after that.
The Federal Aviation Administration will pay 94 percent of the cost, and the state-owned airport will pay the rest from airline fees, said Theresa Maser, airport noise program director.

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Sheesh, what a waste of dough! If you live by an airport -- it's going to be noisy! The airport has been there over 35 years and I believe that if you didn't own your home before the airport was built that you have no right to expect us to subsidize sound proofing it.

eastwest steps down from the podium and gets a glass of water.