TagAirport Expansion(155)
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1973-09-07Report and recommendations re interim land acquisition, Sea-Tac International Airport
A 1973 Port of Seattle memorandum outlines a proposed interim land acquisition program around Sea-Tac International Airport, targeting properties to the north and south of the airport's existing boundaries to establish expanded clear zones. The plan covers approximately 610 residential parcels and 75 acres of open land valued at an estimated $15.46 million, with the Port seeking over $8 million in Federal Aviation Administration funding to offset costs. Land acquisition was projected to begin no earlier than July 1, 1974, following required environmental impact statements, housing relocation plans, and FAA review and approval. -
1970-01-01Sea-Tac Airport Aerial View with United Airlines Gates and Terminal Construction
Black-and-white aerial photograph showing Sea-Tac Airport's existing terminal with multiple United Airlines jet aircraft (visible 'UNITED' livery on fuselages) parked at gates, alongside a large active construction project underway immediately north of the terminal. Extensive parking lots, access roads, and surrounding commercial development are visible in the background. -
1969-01-01Second Runway Construction Aerial Photograph 1969
Black-and-white aerial photograph showing a large commercial or military airport with multiple runways in an X/crosswind configuration, taxiways, terminal areas, and extensive surrounding residential and commercial development. The image appears to be a historical mosaic aerial survey photograph, consistent with mid-20th century planning or noise-study documentation. -
1969-01-01Sea-Tac Airport Aerial View, Late 1960s
Overhead photograph showing a large airport terminal complex with a control tower, multiple aircraft at gates, extensive surface parking lots, and intersecting runways. The photo appears to date from the 1960s–1970s based on vehicle styles and terminal architecture, but no visible text, logos, or captions confirm the specific airport identity. -
1966-04-17Airport expansion becomes routine
A April 17, 1966 Seattle Times article reports that the Port of Seattle Commission voted to acquire 156 additional acres, expanding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from its original 1,100 acres at opening in 1949 to over 1,500 acres. The expansion coincided with Boeing's announcement of the 490-passenger 747, reflecting rapid growth in air travel and freight. The article also details mounting legal challenges from roughly 300 neighboring property owners seeking over $2.5 million in compensation for noise-related property value losses, particularly since the introduction of jet aircraft in 1960.