Letter of agreement: Informal runway use program, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

This document outlines the Runway Use Agreement between the FAA and the Port of Seattle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), effective December 6, 2010. It establishes preferred runway assignments for arrivals and departures under various weather and traffic conditions, while making clear that safety and air traffic management always take priority. The agreement does not change existing FAA practices but aims to provide consistency and transparency for the public regarding how runways are used.

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A Letter of Agreement (LOA) effective December 6, 2010, between Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Control (S46), Seattle Air Traffic Control Tower (SEA), and the Port of Seattle establishing a Noise Abatement Informal Runway Use Program for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA). The LOA outlines preferred runway assignments for arrivals and departures under various weather and traffic conditions, including south flow operations during good weather and low visibility. The program is voluntary and applies to all turbojet aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or more.

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