A 1980 Seattle Times article reports on a renewed proposal to build a small-craft general aviation airport on the Eastside of King County, near the Snoqualmie-Fall City area, to relieve congestion at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The plan, revived by the Federal Aviation Administration and supported by state and county officials, aimed to accommodate growing demand for aviation facilities on the Eastside, where residents had long opposed having an airport in their backyards. South King County residents and community groups also weighed in, debating noise, land use, and who should bear responsibility for managing smaller general-aviation aircraft traffic in the region.Open full document
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A Seattle Times article reporting on renewed proposals for a new small-craft general aviation airport on the Eastside of King County, revived after more than a year of dormancy. The article covers the potential sites in the Snoqualmie-Fall City area, funding considerations, and community opposition to the proposal. A second article discusses South King County residents’ concerns about airport expansion and the need for smaller general aviation airports.