This document is Chapter One of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study, finalized in October 2013. It provides an overview of the airport's size, ownership by the Port of Seattle, and its role as the Pacific Northwest's primary commercial hub, while explaining the federal regulations (14 CFR Part 150) that guide airport noise compatibility planning. The study was undertaken to update a 2002 noise plan, accounting for major changes such as the opening of a third parallel runway in 2008, with the goal of reducing noise impacts on surrounding communities.Open full document
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Chapter One of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study provides an inventory of Sea-Tac Airport, including its location, ownership by the Port of Seattle, and operational statistics as of 2011-2012. It explains the purpose and regulatory framework of 14 CFR Part 150 studies, including noise exposure mapping and noise compatibility planning. The chapter also outlines the reasons for updating the 2002 Part 150 Study, including the opening of the third parallel runway in November 2008.