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Fly Quiet Committee Report: Port Introduces Fly Quiet Committee at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Third Quarter 2002

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The Port of Seattle introduced the Fly Quiet Committee at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to find innovative ways to reduce aircraft noise impacts on surrounding communities. The committee, made up of local citizens, city staff, and aviation representatives, developed seven key recommendations including creating detailed compliance reports, launching an airline incentive program modeled after Chicago O'Hare's point-based system, and addressing ground run-up noise through increased fines and new technologies. The report also outlines existing noise abatement flight procedures governing how aircraft depart and arrive at Sea-Tac to minimize noise over residential areas.

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Port of Seattle Fly Quiet Committee Report (Third Quarter 2002, published May 16, 2003) introducing the Fly Quiet Committee at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport). Covers seven committee recommendations including noise abatement procedures compliance, airline incentive program modeled on Chicago O’Hare’s point system, ground run-up noise reduction, increased fines for ground run-up violations, and voluntary compliance on weekend mornings. Details noise abatement departure corridors (Initial Departure North/South, Duwamish/Elliott Bay, Puget Sound Departure North/South) and South Flow Arrival procedures. Committee members include representatives from Federal Way, Des Moines, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Burien, West Seattle, FAA (Ron Fincher), Airline Pilots Association (Tom McRae), and Puget Sound Regional Council (Steven Kiehl). Four airports researched for incentive program: Atlanta-Hartsfield, Chicago O’Hare, San Francisco, Westchester County Airport.

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