The December 11, 2019 StART meeting focused on a Noise Abatement Departure Profiles Analysis, which found that using the 'Distant NADP' flight departure procedure would reduce noise for certain communities near Sea-Tac Airport. The meeting also covered updates from the Federal Policy Working Group, including proposed noise-insulation legislation and a planned Washington D.C. advocacy trip, as well as a report that the FAA determined an end-around taxi procedure was not feasible due to safety concerns. Additionally, the Aviation Noise Working Group reported progress on reducing late-night runway use, with nightly landings on the third runway dropping from 10–30 to an average of 2 per night.Open full document
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Recap of the December 11, 2019 StART meeting covering the Noise Abatement Departure Profiles Analysis, Federal Policy Working Group updates, and an FAA report on the end-around taxi procedure. The consultant’s analysis concluded that the Distant NADP would provide the most noise reduction benefit for certain communities, while the FAA determined the end-around taxi procedure is not feasible due to safety concerns. The Aviation Noise Working Group also reported on the Late-Night Noise Limitation Program and the Revised Runway Use Agreement implementation.