The Washington State Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) was established to address capacity concerns at Sea-Tac International Airport and identify a new primary commercial aviation facility in the state. The commission is following a three-phase process to narrow down candidates from an initial list of 20 airports to a single preferred location by January 2022, with the new facility targeted to be completed and operational by 2040. Key factors guiding site selection include available land, existing runway infrastructure, environmental constraints, proximity to population centers, and access to transportation.Open full document
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A July 2020 status report on the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC), established by the Washington State Legislature to address capacity concerns at Sea-Tac International Airport. The report outlines the commission’s three-phase methodology for identifying a new commercial aviation facility in Washington, including planning principles and airport site selection factors. It also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the commission’s work and timeline.