This June 2016 Port of Seattle staff memo updates the Commission on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Sea-Tac Airport, summarizing progress on airside capacity modeling, terminal expansion options, and a series of public roundtable forums on topics such as environmental sustainability, community impacts, and airline needs. Modeling indicates the airfield will reach critical delay levels between 2029 and 2034, making infrastructure improvements such as aircraft hold positions essential. The memo outlines next steps toward narrowing master plan alternatives to one or two options for formal environmental review later in 2016.Open full document
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A Port of Seattle staff briefing memo to the CEO providing an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) progress, including airside simulation modeling results indicating critical delay between 2029 and 2034. The memo summarizes a series of four Commission roundtables on airport growth and development topics, with the final roundtable on environmental sustainability and growth scheduled for June 28, 2016. Background on the SAMP’s history, budget approvals, and environmental review process is also provided.