The 1988-2020 Regional Airport System Plan, published in October 1987, outlines policies for managing and developing public-use airports across King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties through the year 2020. A central finding is that Sea-Tac Airport was projected to reach full capacity within 10 to 15 years, with intolerable aircraft delays expected unless alternative measures were taken. The plan also addresses noise and flight track mitigation programs, land use compatibility near airports, and the potential role of satellite airports such as Paine Field, Bremerton National, and Tacoma Narrows in relieving pressure on Sea-Tac.Open full document
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The 1988-2020 Regional Airport System Plan (RASP) sets forth policies guiding the development and operation of public use airports for King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in the Puget Sound region. The plan identifies changes since the 1982 plan, including updated population and aviation demand forecasts, airport closures, and the projected capacity limits of Sea-Tac Airport. It provides recommendations for air carrier and general aviation facilities, including master plan updates and land use coordination for satellite airports.
