Part 150: Records of Approval — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington

This document outlines the FAA's approval decisions on the Noise Compatibility Plan (NCP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), as reviewed in June 2002. It covers a range of proposed measures to reduce aircraft noise, including public oversight committees, noise barriers, runway use preferences, and a Fly Quiet Program, with some measures approved, others partially approved, and several disapproved pending additional information. The plan aims to balance noise reduction for surrounding communities with the safe and efficient operation of the airport.

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FAA Records of Approval for the Noise Compatibility Plan (NCP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), approved June 3, 2002 under FAR Part 150. Documents FAA determinations on program measures including Measure A-6 (Follow-up Public Committee/SeaTac Noise Advisory Committee), Measure A-7 (Noise Barriers/Ground Run-up Enclosure in north cargo hardstand), Measure A-9 (Voluntary Phase Out of Stage 2 jet aircraft under 75,000 lbs., Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990), Measure A-10 (Maintenance Run-Up Regulations, midnight to 6 a.m. prohibition, Part 161), Measure A-11 (Preferential Runway Use, North Flow Nighttime Noise Abatement Corridor, FMS), and Measure A-12 (Fly Quiet Program). FAA approved some measures, disapproved others pending additional information on non-compatible land uses. References current conditions NEM (Figure C40), 2004 NEM (Figure F1), DNL noise contour, third runway, West Seattle, Magnolia, Beacon Hill, and Elliott Bay flight path.

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