The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Aviation Noise Working Group drafted a Near-Term Aviation Noise Action Agenda in December 2019 outlining four key initiatives to reduce airport noise: limiting late-night flights between midnight and 5 AM, revising the Runway Use Plan to minimize use of the 3rd Runway during late-night hours, raising the glide slope on Runway 34R to reduce approach noise for communities south of the airport, and analyzing airfield ground noise sources. These measures involve voluntary air carrier participation alongside coordination between the Port of Seattle, the FAA, and airline operators. The plan also includes tracking compliance through the Port's existing Fly Quiet Program and publishing results on a regular basis.Open full document
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A draft summary from the Sea-Tac StART Aviation Noise Working Group outlining four near-term action items to reduce aviation noise at Sea-Tac Airport. The actions include a Late Night Noise Limitation Program, a Runway Use Plan Agreement to minimize third runway use during late night hours, a Glide Slope Analysis for Runway 34R, and a Ground Noise Analysis. Key responsible parties include the Port of Seattle, FAA, air carriers, and cargo operators.