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Final report of the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) to Washington State Legislative Transportation Committees, prepared June 15, 2023, per SSB 5370 (2019) as revised by SSB 5165 (2021), with timeline extended by 2022 legislative action. Report presents results of a 16-question survey completed by 16 Commissioners (10 voting, 6 nonvoting) at the June 9, 2023 hybrid meeting. Key findings: majority opposed ‘No Action’ alternative; majority believe future commercial aviation capacity (passenger and cargo) requires a greenfield site not yet identified; Paine Field expected to continue adding commercial capacity; King County and military installation proximity restrictions hindered CACC process; Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field identified as only existing airport interested but majority do not favor it as new primary facility; CACC evenly divided on feasibility of new facility by 2040, most expect completion beyond 2050. Report to serve as foundation for follow-on work group established by ESHB 1791 (HB1791). Survey data covers priority order for post-site-selection steps including airport sponsor identification, FAA Part 139 process, NEPA/SEPA approvals, Airport Master Plan, and infrastructure funding.