The Washington State Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission's 2022 report to the Legislature identifies six existing airports — including Paine Field, Bremerton National, and Tacoma Narrows — as candidates for expanded aviation capacity, while also exploring potential greenfield sites for a new airport. The report summarizes public input showing that a majority of respondents support building new aviation capacity despite environmental costs, and outlines the Commission's guiding principles of public benefit, economic feasibility, environmental responsibility, and social equity. The Commission's final recommendations are expected by February 15, 2023.Open full document
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The 2022 report from the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) to the Washington State Legislature presents a final short list of six existing airports with recommended best uses for adding aviation capacity, including commercial passenger service, air cargo, and general aviation. The report summarizes 2021 activities including public outreach, presentations on guiding principles, and the initiation of an Aviation System Plan update with consultant Kimley-Horn to explore greenfield airport options. It also recaps the December 2020 report and notes the Commission’s timeline was extended to February 15, 2023.