The Regional Aviation Baseline Study, produced by the Puget Sound Regional Council, examines the current state and future challenges of aviation in the Puget Sound region, covering scenario development, airport analysis, and public engagement. The study highlights near-term disruptions to air travel, noting that passenger volume at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport dropped to just 27% of normal levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, with daily travelers falling to 17,200 and aircraft operations declining from 1,160 to 840 takeoffs and landings per day. The findings provide a foundation for regional planning decisions related to airport capacity, operations, and policy.Open full document
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A presentation by the Puget Sound Regional Council covering the Regional Aviation Baseline Study for the Puget Sound region. The briefing addresses scenario development and assessment, analysis of regional airports, and public engagement next steps. It also highlights near-term challenges including the impact of COVID-19 on passenger volume and aircraft operations at Sea-Tac Airport.