This 1986 Federal Aviation Administration report outlines the Airport Capacity Enhancement Plan, which identifies 53 planned and ongoing FAA projects aimed at reducing aircraft operating delays and improving airport capacity across the U.S. national airport system. The plan examines the causes and projected growth of capacity and delay problems over the following decade while ensuring no compromises to safety or the environment. Note that this document addresses national airport capacity issues broadly and does not specifically focus on noise policy at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.Open full document
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The first edition of the Airport Capacity Enhancement Plan, developed by the FAA’s newly established Airport Capacity Program Office (ACPO), outlines goals to increase airport capacity and reduce aircraft operating delays without compromising safety or the environment. The plan identifies 53 planned and ongoing FAA projects intended to address capacity-related problems, providing descriptions, milestones, and estimated benefits for each. It also defines the extent and causes of the capacity and delay problem as it currently exists and is projected for the next decade.