The April 24, 2019 StART meeting brought together community representatives, Port of Seattle staff, airlines, and FAA officials to discuss ongoing efforts to reduce aircraft noise around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key updates included progress on a Revised Runway Use Agreement, plans to hire consultants to assess noise abatement procedures and airfield noise sources, and an overview of the Late Night Noise Limitation Program, which recognized Southwest, Jazz (Air Canada Express), and Spirit Airlines as top 'Fly Quiet' performers. The group also reviewed the work of a Federal Policy Working Group focused on identifying legislative priorities related to aviation noise under the FAA Reauthorization Act.Open full document
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Meeting summary from the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) held on April 24, 2019 at Seattle Tacoma International Airport Conference Center. The meeting covered recaps of the Aviation Noise Working Group and Federal Policy Working Group meetings, an update on the Aviation Noise Action Plan initiatives, and a briefing on the Late Night Noise Limitation Program. Topics included noise abatement departure procedures, the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), and the Fly Quiet program.