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The Puget Sound Regional Council launched a two-year Regional Aviation Baseline Study, funded by a $1.6 million FAA grant, to assess the aviation system across King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties. The study examined existing airport roles, economic contributions, airspace capacity, and community impacts to build a technical foundation for future regional aviation planning decisions. Conducted in phases from 2019 to 2020, the study included stakeholder engagement, public meetings, and a final report outlining strategies for accommodating future aviation demand in the central Puget Sound region.

This document summarizes a January 14, 2019 meeting of the StART Aviation Noise Working Group, which advises on noise reduction efforts around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key topics included a recommendation to increase the Runway 34R glide slope angle from 2.75 to 3.1 degrees to reduce arrival noise, updates on a Late Night Noise Limitation Program, and a presentation on how reverse thrust works and its impact on ground noise. The group agreed to bring a recommendation to the Port Commission to expedite the glide slope change and proceed with an 'at-risk' design process.

The December 19, 2018 StART meeting brought together Port of Seattle officials, neighboring community representatives, and airline members to discuss noise reduction measures at Sea-Tac Airport. Key outcomes included two proposed actions — an updated Runway Use Agreement to limit late-night use of the 3rd Runway and a Late Night Noise Limitation program to encourage quieter aircraft operations — as well as the formation of a new Federal Policy Working Group. Representatives from U.S. Representative Adam Smith's office also briefed attendees on pending federal legislation, including the Particle Emissions Act and the Aviation Impacted Communities Act.

This document summarizes the December 19, 2018 meeting of the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a group that fosters cooperation between the Port of Seattle and neighboring communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included a briefing on federal legislation proposed by U.S. Representative Adam Smith, such as the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act (PEA) and the Aviation Impacted Communities Act, both aimed at addressing aircraft noise and air quality impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. The meeting also covered plans for a new Federal Policy Working Group and outlined the 2019 StART meeting schedule.

The StART Aviation Noise Working Group met on December 10, 2018, to discuss a proposed 'Fly Quiet Late Night Noise Limitation Program' aimed at reducing aircraft noise between midnight and 5:00 AM at Sea-Tac Airport. The program would add a fourth scoring category to the existing Fly Quiet Program, penalizing airlines that operate noisier aircraft during late-night hours and incentivizing a shift to quieter fleets. The group also confirmed that discussions on reducing ground noise would begin at their January 2019 meeting.

A November 2018 meeting of the Sea-Tac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table's Aviation Noise Working Group reviewed three strategies to reduce aircraft noise: a voluntary late-night curfew, an updated runway use agreement, and potential glide slope changes to Runway 34R. The group discussed modifications to the existing Fly Quiet Program, including publicly rating airlines on their noise performance and meeting with carriers to encourage quieter aircraft and fewer late-night flights. Next steps included analyzing late-night noise data, developing outreach materials, and exploring whether Port levy funds could be used to strengthen compliance incentives.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Aviation Noise Working Group met on October 29, 2018 to discuss options for reducing airport noise impacts on surrounding communities. Key topics included a proposed voluntary night-time flight curfew, potential revisions to the Runway Use Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the FAA, and an analysis of Noise Abatement Departure Procedures (NADPs). The group also previewed an emerging glideslope analysis that could further reduce noise for nearby residents.

The Sea – Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting took place on October 24 , 2018 with a focus on reviewing and discussing the Aviation Noise Working Group ’s progress as well as develop ing an understanding of forthcoming fleet changes and their impact on aviation noise. This voluntary, advisory roundtable, convened by Seattle