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Federal Way Mayor’s Quiet and Healthy Skies Task Force Report

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The Federal Way Mayor's Quiet and Healthy Skies Task Force Report, published August 2, 2018, examines how increased flight operations and Sea-Tac International Airport's third runway have worsened aircraft noise and air pollution for Federal Way residents. The report evaluates potential remedies such as changes to flight paths, glide slopes, and schedules, while also analyzing legal authority over cargo flight curfews and reviewing the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It concludes with recommendations aimed at reducing the disproportionate noise and health burdens placed on Federal Way communities.

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Report dated August 2, 2018 from the Federal Way Mayor’s Quiet and Healthy Skies Task Force, authored by task force members David Berger, William Brough, Chris Hall, and Britt Ohlig, with staff support from Senior Policy Advisor Yarden Weidenfeld. Covers Sea-Tac Airport flight operation noise impacts on Federal Way including the Third Runway, increased operations, glide slope, flight tracks, flight schedules, DNL methodology critique, ultrafine particles (UFPs), nitrogen oxides, cargo flight curfew legal analysis, Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) environmental review under SEPA and NEPA, military aircraft impacts, disproportionate harm to Federal Way residents, and portable noise monitor investment. Includes recommendations on noise abatement, air quality, and environmental justice.

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