The 1989 Airport Capacity Enhancement Plan, produced by the FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation, outlines efforts to increase airport capacity and efficiency across the U.S. air system without compromising passenger safety or the environment. It identifies causes of capacity and delay problems, projects the impact of increased air traffic over the following decade, and describes planned projects covering airport development, airspace procedures, new equipment, and capacity planning studies. Note: this document addresses national airport capacity issues broadly and does not focus specifically on Sea-Tac Airport or local noise policy.Open full document
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The Airport Capacity Enhancement Plan, produced by the FAA and Transportation Systems Center, identifies causes and extent of capacity and delay problems in the U.S. air system and projects effects of increased air traffic over the next decade. It outlines planned and ongoing FAA projects directed toward four enhancement areas: airport development, airspace control procedures, additional equipment and systems, and capacity planning studies. Each project is described with significant milestones and expected capacity-related benefits.