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The Burien Airport Committee met on November 18, 2025, and is scheduled to meet again on January 20, 2026, to discuss ongoing efforts by the City of Burien to address Sea-Tac Airport impacts on surrounding communities. Key topics include a multi-city legal challenge to the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), state legislative developments related to Senate Bill 5652, and updates on noise mitigation funding through the South King County Fund. The committee also coordinates community advocacy through groups like StART and engages with the Port of Seattle on issues such as tree removal at Mathison Park and reforms to the port community benefit package program.

This document summarizes the areas of agreement reached at Workshop #1, titled 'Silence is Golden,' focusing on Sea-Tac Airport improvements and compatible land use in high-impact noise zones. Participants agreed that the airport is important to the community but has lost its former welcoming atmosphere, and suggested improvements such as lounge seating, art displays, and better amenities. The group also reached consensus that noise-sensitive uses like residences, schools, and hospitals should be prohibited in heavily affected areas, while open space, light industry, and recreational uses were seen as appropriate alternatives.

This document outlines a planning framework for evaluating policy ideas related to Sea-Tac Airport and surrounding communities. Each idea is scored on two factors — technical feasibility (Possibility of Application) and community acceptance (Acceptance Factor) — which are multiplied together to produce an Index of Implementation Probability ranging from 0 to 9. Ideas scoring 0 are eliminated from consideration, while higher-scoring ideas advance as viable planning alternatives to be combined and refined in a subsequent phase of the planning process.

The Burien Airport Committee held meetings in October and November 2025 to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including updates on a multi-city interlocal agreement, a Port package letter, and the FAA's finding of non-significance on the NEPA study for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The committee also addressed legislative priorities, community engagement strategies, and coordination with neighboring cities such as Des Moines regarding airport noise and expansion concerns. Members voted to invite a SEPA process representative to a future meeting to further discuss potential impacts on the surrounding community.

Port of Seattle presentation introducing the preliminary 2026 budget for public hearing. The document outlines changes made after the preliminary budget publication, including Aviation Division expense and revenue adjustments related to STAC & TSA contracts and Amazon lease agreements. It covers operating budget highlights, commission priorities, capital planning, and equity considerations.

Port Commission resolution adopting the final 2026 budget and determining tax levies for the Port of Seattle District. The resolution outlines the Port’s commitments to economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, and community partnership while authorizing $90,180,054 in tax levies for bond payments and capital improvements.

The Des Moines, Washington Airport Advisory Committee held meetings in October and November 2025 to discuss issues related to Sea-Tac Airport's impact on the city, including a review of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and updates from the StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) representative. The committee voted unanimously to recommend adding legal services to an existing Interlocal Agreement, reflecting the city's ongoing efforts to address airport noise and expansion concerns. Additional agenda items included a Q&A session with Steve Edmiston and a review of citizen complaints and communications related to airport operations.

The Port of Seattle held a Regular Commission Meeting on October 28, 2025, covering routine business such as approval of meeting minutes, claims totaling over $156 million, and several construction and lease authorizations related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport facilities. Agenda items included contracts for snow storage expansion, a building renovation at Sea-Tac, and a cruise terminal lease agreement. The commission also considered a resolution reaffirming the Port's Welcoming Port Policy in support of immigrants, refugees, and international visitors.

Meeting agenda for the New York Community Aviation Roundtable covering both JFK and LaGuardia Airport Committees. The agenda includes presentations on environmental intelligence technology, noise monitoring, preferential runway programs, and questionnaire analysis regarding noise problems at both airports.