This 1988 Federal Aviation Administration report outlines the Airport Capacity Enhancement Plan, which aimed to increase airport capacity and efficiency across the U.S. air system without compromising passenger safety or environmental impact. It identifies causes of capacity and delay problems, forecasts the effects of growing air traffic over the following decade, and describes FAA projects targeting four key areas: airport development, airspace control procedures, equipment and systems upgrades, and capacity planning studies. Note that while this document addresses national airport capacity issues broadly, it does not specifically focus on Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.Open full document
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The Airport Capacity Enhancement Plan outlines the FAA’s efforts to increase airport capacity and efficiency without compromising safety or environmental quality. It identifies causes and extent of capacity and delay problems in the U.S. air system, projects effects of increased air traffic over the next decade, and describes planned and ongoing FAA projects directed toward four enhancement areas: airport development, airspace control procedures, additional equipment and systems, and capacity planning studies.