Washington State Senator Karen Keiser's 2022 interim report discusses plans for an 'Airport of the Future' to address growing aviation demand in the Puget Sound region, which is projected to exceed 100 million passengers per year by 2050 — more than SeaTac can handle. Recognizing SeaTac's limitations and its noise and air pollution burdens on nearby residents, a bipartisan Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission is evaluating potential new 'greenfield' airport sites in Pierce and Thurston counties. The new airport is intended to be environmentally and socially responsible, incorporating electric, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation technologies to avoid repeating the pollution and noise problems associated with SeaTac.Open full document
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Senator Karen Keiser’s 2022 interim report to constituents of the 33rd District covering three legislative priorities: the fiscal stability of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program, implementation improvements to WA Cares long-term care insurance, and the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission’s work on siting an Airport of the Future to address projected demand growth beyond SeaTac’s capacity.