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2026-07-30
August Plane Talk: Boeing Seafair Air Show, New VFR Routes, and Airport News
Boeing Seafair Air Show runs today through Sunday The U.S. Navy Blue Angels during practice yesterday at King County International Airport-Boeing Field. The Boeing Seafair Air Show kicks off today and runs through Sunday. Along with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, performers include Torrey Ward’s Microjet and the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B, a vertical takeoff -
2026-07-30
Southwest CEO says Sea-Tac spending more than promised
In pitching his case for moving flights to Boeing Field, Southwest Airlines chief Gary Kelly aimed two powerful punches last week at the… By Alwyn Scott In pitching his case for moving flights to Boeing Field, Southwest Airlines chief Gary Kelly aimed two powerful punches last week at the Port of Seattle over its management -
2026-07-29
Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan riles surrounding community
Sea-Tac hit a record 52.6 million passengers in 2025, a total expected to climb in the coming years. Don Wilson | Port of Seattle By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jul 13, 2026 Listen to this article5 min Story Highlights What’s This? The Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Aviation Master Plan includes 31 projects -
2026-07-26
You might want to sit down its time for new Seafair traditions
By The Seattle Times editorial board Let’s be clear: The Seafair community summer party is awesome. The Torchlight Parade, Alki Beach pirate landing, triathlon, Lake Union fireworks, Fleet Week. All good things. But can we talk about the Seafair Weekend Festival? Most folks around here know it as the annual appearance of the Navy’s Blue -
2026-07-25
Connecting flights would be less of a gamble with this data
There are nearly 20,000 airports in the United States with more than 16 million flights handled by the FAA annually, the author writes. Pictured are travelers at Washington Dulles International Airport on May 22. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America/TNS) By Sheldon H. Jacobson Special to Tribune News Service The summer travel period is here, with -
2026-07-15
FAA Approval of Noise Compatibility Program 14 CFR Part 150 Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wisconsin
 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. Notice. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). On December 21, 2023, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps (NEMs) submitted by Dane County were in -
2026-07-14
FAA extends operating limitations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to October 30, 2027
Document DetailsAgencies Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Document Citation 91 FR 43144 Document Number 2026-14147 Document Type Notice Page 43144 (1 page) Publication Date 07/14/2026Published Content – Document Details PDF View printed version (PDF) Official Content Document DetailsAgencies Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Document Citation 91 FR 43144 Document Number 2026-14147 Document Type -
2026-07-13
Seattle Times endorses Toshiko Hasegawa for King County Council District 2
July 13, 2026 at 7:00 am Updated July 13, 2026 at 7:01 am Toshiko Hasegawa (Courtesy of the campaign) By The Seattle Times editorial board Voters in the Metropolitan King County Council’s 2nd District have three candidates to choose from in next month’s council primary. Democratic state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña has served in the state -
2026-07-02
Holland & Knight EPA Proposes UCMR 6 for PFAS and Other Contaminants, Declines Adding Microplastics
Sea-Tac Airport sits at the intersection of several PFAS risk factors that make the UCMR 6 proposal especially significant for surrounding communities. Airports are **among the highest-risk PFAS contamination sites** in the country. Sea-Tac has historically used AFFF for fire suppression training and emergency response - AFFF contains high concentrations of PFOS and PFOA, the most well-studied PFAS compounds - These chemicals **migrate readily into groundwater** and do not break down naturally./ - The airport sits on a **glacial outwash plain** with highly permeable soils - This geology **accelerates PFAS movement** into groundwater - Surrounding communities including **Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac city, and Tukwila** draw from regional water systems potentially affected - The **Highline Water District** and other local providers serve these communities -
2026-07-01
July Plane Talk: King County International Airport Newsletter
King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 07/02/2026 09:00 AM PDT Boeing Seafair Air Show to feature Boeing 737 Freedom Plane The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return for the annual Boeing Seafair Air Show from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, with two practice runs on Thursday, July 30. This year, the Boeing 737