This brochure, published by the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA), argues against the Port of Seattle's 'Flight Plan' proposal to add a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. It highlights existing noise burdens on South End communities—where jet noise already averages 65 Ldn and reaches up to 105 decibels—and warns that the expansion would add 120,000 more flights annually by 2020, consuming 12% of residents' daily lives with jet noise. The document cites health experts and a renowned noise specialist, Dr. James Chalupnik, to advocate for alternative solutions such as remote airports and high-speed rail instead of expanding the urban airport.Open full document
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A brochure published by the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA) opposing the Port of Seattle’s ‘Flight Plan’ proposal to add a third runway at Sea-Tac Airport. It highlights current noise impacts on South End communities near Sea-Tac, projects worsening conditions by the year 2000/2020, and argues that expanding an urban airport would be an environmental and financial disaster. The document quotes noise expert Dr. James Chalupnik and advocates for alternative solutions to regional air capacity needs.