A 1992 report by physicians from the Regional Coalition on Airport Affairs details the serious health risks posed by Sea-Tac International Airport's noise and air pollution on surrounding communities. It documents links between airport noise and increased use of tranquilizers, psychiatric hospitalizations, sleep disruption, lower birth weights, and declining school test scores, while also noting that Sea-Tac generates up to 5% of all air pollution in King County. The report argues that airport expansion would significantly worsen these already measurable public health impacts on South King County residents.Open full document
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A report prepared by the Health Subcommittee of the Environmental Impact Committee of the Regional Coalition on Airport Affairs examining the adverse health effects of Sea-Tac Airport expansion. The document addresses myths and facts about airport noise impacts on mental health, birth outcomes, physical health, school performance, sleep, and air quality. It draws on local noise measurements and studies to argue that airport communities face significant health risks.