The Airport Communities Podcast
In our last episode (SB5652 Emergency Episode Port Packages), we talked about changes we’d like to see in Senator Orwall’s airport legislation. But we didn’t talk about why we’re so concerned.
Everything about airports is complicated. You need a map just to find your way through the terminal! Airport law is like that–multiplied by 1,000.
Fortunately, we’re now getting much needed help with mapping (Rami shout out!) You’ve already seen his great work in our Port Packages, Noise Trees Mapping projects. That’s just the beginning.
We now have to learn how to screen record his great work. The software is supposed to be “so simple a child can do it.” Unfortunately, your host is JC, who only behaves childishly and did not follow the instructions carefully. Which means that this episode contains a few technical glitches–including clipped audio.
Still, we think this is an important episode for understanding SB5652, the SAMP and the DNL65–all defined by boundaries on a map and all being decided this year. Ironically, most of the airport law you care about concerns land, not what is going on up in the air. This episode shows you the basics of those boundaries.
Topics
- SB5652
- RCW 53.020 – Aviation Impacted Area
- Part 150 for dummies (DNL65 boundaries)
- SAMP Chapter 3 – Affected Environment (Area Of Potential Effects)
- Vision 2045 Goals & Objectives – KCIA (Boeing Field) Master Plan
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