This document summarizes a June 10, 2019 meeting of the StART Aviation Noise Working Group, which advises the Port of Seattle on reducing aircraft noise near Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included updates on the Late Night Noise Limitation Program, a review of the Revised Runway Use Agreement aimed at limiting third-runway use during late-night hours, and a presentation on an upcoming analysis of Noise Abatement Departure Procedures to evaluate whether changing how airlines climb after takeoff could reduce noise impacts on surrounding communities. Representatives from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines both expressed willingness to collaborate on improving departure procedures.Open full document
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Meeting summary from the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Aviation Noise Working Group held on June 10, 2019. Topics included updates on the Late Night Noise Limitation Program, the Revised Runway Use Agreement, and the Noise Abatement Departure Profiles Noise Analysis. The group also previewed a beta website for the Late Night Noise Limitation Program and discussed noise monitoring advances.