Resolution No. 3245 from the Port of Seattle Commission reaffirms approval of a Master Plan Update for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), authorizing construction of a new third dependent runway, an expanded parking garage, and a new north employee parking lot. The resolution follows years of regional studies, public hearings, and environmental impact reviews concluding that a third runway is necessary to address growing air traffic demand and poor-weather delays caused by the close spacing of the two existing runways. The Port also reaffirms commitments to additional noise reduction measures for surrounding communities, in accordance with Puget Sound Regional Council Resolution A-96-02.Open full document
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Resolution No. 3245 of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle reaffirms adoption of the Master Plan Update for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and authorizes construction of a new dependent air carrier (third) runway, expansion of the existing parking garage, and a new north employee parking lot. The resolution also reaffirms commitments to fulfill additional noise reduction measures in accordance with Puget Sound Regional Council Resolution A-96-02. It summarizes the extensive planning history, environmental review process, and regional coordination that preceded this decision.