Tagairport issues(14)
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2024-09-01GAO 24-107001: FAA Actions Are Urgently Needed to Modernize Aging Systems
★A September 2024 U.S. Government Accountability Office report found that the FAA's air traffic control systems are critically outdated, with 37% rated unsustainable and 39% potentially unsustainable out of 138 total systems reviewed. The agency has been slow to modernize the most at-risk systems, with some upgrades not planned for completion until 2030–2035, and four critical systems lacking any modernization plans at all. The GAO made seven recommendations to improve FAA oversight and accelerate upgrades to protect the safety and efficiency of the national airspace. -
2020-01-28Commission Agenda Memorandum – Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 contracts, agreements, and real property interests
★Port of Seattle commission agenda item requesting authorization for the Executive Director to execute contracts and agreements related to the Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019, including removal of flight path obstructions, tree replanting, and property rights acquisition. The total cost estimate is $5,895,000 for a total project cost of $8,500,000. -
2002-06-03Legal Analysis of King County’s Role in Des Moines Beach Park Conveyor Belt Proposal
★Legal counsel James L. Brewer analyzes King County’s jurisdictional authority regarding a proposed fill material conveyor belt operation at Des Moines Beach Park. The memo examines property interests, covenants requiring park use only, and concludes the proposed 30-month project would be inconsistent with park purposes due to significant disruption. -
2000-02-25Letter to U.S. Senators Gorton and Murray Regarding Sea-Tac Airport Safety Issues
★In February 2000, the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA) wrote to U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Slade Gorton urging an investigation into aviation safety concerns at Sea-Tac Airport, following a KIRO-TV news report that revealed hundreds of unreported near-misses, runway incursions, and mechanical problems documented in NASA AMES files. The RCAA argued that these hidden dangers raised serious questions about the Port of Seattle's plans to expand the airport with a third runway. The letter also requested a moratorium on expansion-related construction permits until a full safety investigation — ideally led by the FAA Inspector General — could be completed. -
1996-03-27Final Decision on Noise Issues – Expert Arbitration Panel’s Review of Sea-Tac International Airport
★In March 1996, an Expert Arbitration Panel reviewed whether the Port of Seattle had met noise reduction requirements set by the Puget Sound Regional Council as a condition for approving a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. A majority of the Panel concluded that, despite the Port's extensive noise abatement programs, it had not demonstrated a sufficient reduction in real, on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy Resolution A-93-03. This decision left the noise condition as the sole remaining hurdle for authorizing the third runway's construction. -
1985-01-25Resolution No. 2943 – Updated Noise Remedy Program
★ 32Resolution No. 2943 was adopted by the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle to update the Noise Remedy Program for Sea-Tac International Airport, replacing the earlier noise remedy element from the 1976 Sea-Tac Communities Plan. The resolution authorizes property acquisition in high-noise areas, implementation of nine noise abatement measures, and a Demonstration Project (budgeted at up to $1 million) to test alternatives to acquisition such as noise insulation and transaction assistance for affected homeowners. Priority for remedies is given based on noise intensity, length of residency, and financial hardship, with annual progress reports required to guide ongoing program evaluation. -
1983-11-29Jackson International Airport Noise Remedy Update Community Attitude Survey
★In November 1983, the Port of Seattle sent this letter and attached survey summary to attendees of neighborhood workshops held near Jackson International Airport (Sea-Tac), informing them of community attitude surveys conducted by McClure Research Company on aircraft noise concerns. The surveys gathered resident opinions on potential noise remedy programs—including purchase guarantees, noise insulation cost-sharing, and avigation easements—to help planners assess program feasibility and likely participation rates. Results showed that workshop attendees' concerns closely mirrored those of the broader affected community living in areas with noise levels of 70 Ldn and above. -
2026-02-022026 City of Des Moines City Council State Legislative Priorities
Des Moines City Council’s legislative priorities for the 2026 state legislative session, covering public safety funding, airport impact mitigation, historic preservation, ferry development, and local government financial resources. The city is not requesting earmarks for public works projects due to the challenging state budget. -
2026-01-06Sea-Tac Communities Plan program idea weighting introduction
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. -
2025-02-14Washington State Air Pollution Map – Airport Communities
A map of Washington State identifying 16 communities with elevated cumulative criteria air pollution levels, including locations such as Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle, Yakima Valley, and Vancouver. The map uses a shading gradient to indicate highest to lowest pollution levels, with numbered red markers pinpointing each named community.