Category : Meetings(468)

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) held its kick-off meeting on February 28, 2018, bringing together representatives from six neighboring communities, two airlines, the FAA, and the Port of Seattle to improve cooperation and transparency around airport operations. The first meeting focused on how the airport is governed and operates, and participants identified a need for clearer understanding of roles, decision-making authority, and how communities can influence airport air and ground operations decisions. The next meeting was scheduled for April 25, 2018, and is open to the public.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) held its first meeting on February 28, 2018, bringing together representatives from six neighboring communities, two airlines, the FAA, and the Port of Seattle to improve communication and cooperation around airport operations. The kick-off meeting focused on how the airport is governed and operated, and stakeholders discussed potential topics for future meetings, including understanding decision-making authority over air and ground operations. The next public meeting was scheduled for April 25, 2018, at the Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The Burien Airport Committee met on September 19, 2017 to discuss legal updates, regional coordination, and a proposed resolution on airport noise and growth issues. The City Attorney reviewed a potentially favorable court precedent from a Phoenix aviation case, while committee members debated drafting a resolution urging the Burien City Council to pursue a regional solution to air traffic capacity and growth. The committee also discussed possible dissolution at year's end, future agenda topics including health impacts and environmental review, and the scheduling of their next meeting for October 17, 2017.

This December 2016 presentation by University of Washington Professor Tim Larson examines ultrafine particles (UFPs) — tiny airborne particles smaller than 0.1 micrometers — found near airports, including sources such as jet engine exhaust and other combustion products. The research, conducted in collaboration with USC scientists, investigates the concentration and spread of these microscopic particles in communities surrounding airports. The findings are relevant to ongoing discussions about air quality and public health impacts near facilities like Sea-Tac Airport.

This December 2016 presentation by University of Washington Professor Tim Larson examines ultrafine particles (UFPs) — tiny airborne particles smaller than 0.1 micrometers — found near airports, with a focus on emissions from aircraft and other combustion sources. Conducted in collaboration with researchers from UW and USC, the study explores how these microscopic particles, which are far smaller than diesel smoke or tobacco smoke particles, may pose environmental and health concerns for communities near airports like Sea-Tac. The research provides scientific context for understanding air quality impacts associated with airport operations.

Meeting notes from a November 7, 2016 aviation capacity and air freight session held at SeaTac International Airport, covering topics such as top cargo commodities, airport capacity constraints, and cargo data tracking challenges. Speakers including port commissioners, WSDOT representatives, and airport managers discussed Sea-Tac's approaching operational capacity, the heavy reliance on passenger belly cargo, and the potential for other Washington airports like Spokane and Moses Lake to absorb freight demand. The group explored possible next steps including an air freight study, shipper outreach, and intermodal coordination strategies.