A 1992 position statement argues that Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) has reached its operational, economic, and environmental capacity and should be capped at a maximum of 380,000 operations per year with no third runway authorized. The document contends that noise impacts on surrounding communities are severely underestimated, that a third runway would make no operational or economic sense, and that alternatives such as demand management, use of existing regional airports, and improved transportation systems should be pursued instead.Open full document
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A position statement outlining why Sea-Tac Airport’s environmental impacts are severe and unacceptable, arguing the airport has reached its operational, economic, and environmental capacity. The document addresses noise impacts, air pollution, traffic, landuse issues, economic concerns, and presents alternatives to a third runway expansion. It recommends capping operations at 380,000 per year and argues a third runway does not make operational or economic sense.