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Meeting agenda for the Commercial Aviation Work Group (CAWG), the State ‘second airport’ committee, scheduled September 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. via Zoom virtual meeting. Topics include: practicality and legality of operating western Washington Puget Sound airports as a single airport system; Puget Sound General Aviation Airports role; Committee Structure Options and Annual Report discussion;

A legal review of the FAA's new Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC) finds that while the committee includes community representatives, aviation industry members are likely to outnumber and outvote them, limiting residents' real influence over noise policy decisions. The review also raises concerns that key technical work done in subcommittees may happen outside public view, with no requirement for minority reports when community members are overruled. The author recommends the FAA adopt clearer voting rules, guaranteed community seats on subcommittees, and routine public disclosure of meeting records and competing recommendations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) are seeking nominations for membership on the Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC), a panel established to provide independent advice on aircraft noise exposure and FAA noise policies. The committee will evaluate noise research, explore alternatives to current noise measurement standards, and assess community engagement efforts around airspace changes near airports. Nominations were due by August 10, 2026, and could be submitted by email to aircraftnoiseadvisorycommittee@faa.gov.

Advisory Council meeting agenda for May 14, 2026, including land acknowledgement, approval of March minutes, strategic plan updates, and discussion of council roles in supporting strategic plan delivery. The meeting includes alignment and assessment activities followed by new business items.

The King County International Airport (Boeing Field) Roundtable Advisory Committee held a meeting on April 13, 2026, to confirm topic priorities for 2026 meetings and discuss the Vision 2045 Preferred Alternative concept, including a Taxiway B environmental review. The agenda covered public comment, a new noise report, community engagement updates, and April public meetings, with presentations led by airport staff and consultants from RS&H. The committee represents a broad range of stakeholders, including neighborhood, labor, aviation, and business interests from the greater Seattle area.

The Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee met on February 9, 2026, at City Council Chambers in Des Moines, Washington, to address agenda items including approval of January meeting minutes, community complaints and communications, and updates on the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) and the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The attached January 12, 2026 meeting minutes show the committee approved its workplan and prior meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote, with one member absent. These meetings reflect ongoing local government engagement with Sea-Tac Airport noise and development policy issues affecting the Des Moines community.

The Des Moines, WA City Council is reviewing a 2026 workplan for its Airport Advisory Committee, an advisory body created in June 2025 to address issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The workplan focuses primarily on the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and its environmental review process, with the committee advocating for expanded air quality monitoring, a more comprehensive traffic impact analysis, and stronger noise mitigation measures for affected residents. The committee also plans to conduct a community survey in mid-2026 to gauge public awareness of the airport's projected operational growth and its impacts on the Des Moines community.

A King County Parks Division questionnaire sent to residents seeking input on the selection and development of a new neighborhood park, funded by the 1968 Forward Thrust bond issue with a budget of $70,000 per site. Residents were asked to rank preferred park activities such as pathways, sandboxes, nature trails, and play areas, as well as future recreational facilities like baseball fields and tennis courts. The form also invited residents to volunteer for a citizen's advisory committee involved in the park planning process.