DRAFT Runway Use LOA

Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Control (S46), Seattle Air Traffic Control Tower (SEA) and Port of Seattle (POS) DRAFT LETTER OF AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE: (___, 2019) SUBJECT: Informal Runway Use Program 1. PURPOSE: To establish the Noise Abatement Informal Runway Use Program for the Seattle- Tacoma International Airport (KSEA). This program has been established by the Port of Seattle (POS) and is administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Control (S46) and Seattle Air Traffic Control Tower (SEA). The goal of this informal runway use program is to establish a clear understanding of the preferred way in which all of the runways will be used in various operating conditions. However, it is not intended that the program described herein would restrict operations or adversely discriminate against any user. Deviations from specified runway use may be necessary because of emergencies, weather, traffic volume, airport construction, or maintenance work. Under these circumstances, runway selection will be in accordance with FAA Orders 7110.65 and 8400.9. 2. SCOPE: The policy outlined herein provides for the preferential arrival and departure usage of each runway at KSEA. This voluntary program applies to all turbojet aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or more. The program that is described herein shall be utilized to the maximum extent possible whenever wind, weather, traffic density, controller workload, equipment, operations and field conditions and other considerations permit. 3. RESPONSIBILITIES: POS, S46 and SEA must ensure that all appropriate personnel are briefed on this voluntary program. The FAA reserves the right…

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