StART AviationNoiseWorkingGroup MeetingSummary 20210614

StART enhances cooperation between the Port of Seattle and the neighboring communities of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Aviation Noise Working Group MEETING SUMMARY JUNE 14, 2021; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM VIA ZOOM V IDEOCONFERENCE Meeting Objectives: • Review Glideslope adjustment progress to date. • Recap of the additional analysis on noise abatement departure profiles. • Solicit input on enhancements to the Late-Night Noise Limitation Program. Meeting Summary: I. Facilitator welcome, introduction, and meeting agenda, Brian Scott, BDS Planning & Urban Design II. Near-Term Aviation Noise Action Agenda Update, Tom Fagerstrom, Port of Seattle A. Late-Night Third Runway Use Update o The informal Runway Use Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the FAA specifies voluntary reduced usage of the third runway (16R/34L) from 12:00am to 5:00am o Thru May 31, 2021, there were a total of 55 landings (average of 1 late-night landing for every 3 late nights) in 2021 and 118 late nights with 0 landings on the third runway in 2021 o Total late-night noise at third runway noise monitors has decreased significantly since the implementation of the Runway Use Agreement in September 2019 B. Noise Comment Monthly Report o There were 19,873 noise complaints in May: down from March and April o Airport operating in north-flow more often as the weather improves, resulting in fewer complaints from Vashon Island and Seattle o The full report can be found on the Noise Programs website. C. Fly Quiet Program Update o The award recognizes 3 airlines that have been…

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