The StART Aviation Noise Working Group met on October 11, 2021, to review noise issues at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including updates on late-night noise exceedances by carriers such as FedEx, China Airlines Cargo, and Delta Air Lines, as well as a report showing over 205,000 noise complaints logged through September 2021. The group also received a progress update on a ground noise study being conducted at seven locations around the airport, with results expected in early 2022. Additionally, consultants presented information on rolling take-offs as a potential noise reduction strategy, noting that the Port of Seattle would begin exploring their feasibility with air traffic control.Open full document
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Meeting summary of the StART Aviation Noise Working Group covering updates on the Late Night Noise Limitation Program, noise complaint reporting, and third runway usage for Q3 2021. The meeting also included a progress report on the Ground Noise Study and a primer on rolling take-offs as a noise reduction strategy. Key topics included FedEx and China Airlines Cargo exceedances, EVA Air’s zero exceedance achievement, and the potential benefits of rolling take-offs for communities south and north of Sea-Tac Airport.