The April 28, 2021 StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting covered air travel recovery forecasts, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's aviation outlook, and updates on the Port of Seattle's Noise Insulation Program, which has spent approximately $400 million on sound insulation and property acquisition since 1985. Key noise-related discussions included progress on a late-night flight limitation program, a potential glideslope adjustment for Runway 34R, and temporary noise monitoring deployments in communities surrounding the airport. Residents and working groups continued to raise concerns about the health impacts of late-night cargo flights, while federal funding opportunities for expanded noise insulation efforts were explored.Open full document
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This StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting summary covers presentations on U.S. airline recovery forecasts, SEA aviation passenger volume projections, and the Port of Seattle’s Noise Insulation Program. Additional updates were provided on the Federal Policy Working Group, Aviation Noise Working Group activities including glideslope adjustments and late-night noise limitations, and public comments regarding health impacts of late-night flights.