Tagairport issues(14)
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2024-09-01AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL – FAA Actions Are Urgently Needed to Modernize Aging Systems
★GAO report to Congressional committees identifying that 76% of FAA’s air traffic control systems are unsustainable or potentially unsustainable, with 58 systems having critical operational impacts on safety and efficiency. The report highlights urgent need for modernization following a 2023 national airspace shutdown due to aging system outage. -
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
★RCAA requests federal investigation of aviation safety issues at Sea-Tac Airport following KIRO-TV expose revealing hundreds of unreported near misses and close incursions. Letter calls for moratorium on airport expansion permits until safety investigation is completed. -
1996-03-27Final Decision on Noise Issues – Expert Arbitration Panel’s Review of Sea-Tac International Airport
★Expert Arbitration Panel’s final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port’s noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope. -
1985-01-25Resolution No. 2943 – Updated Noise Remedy Program
★ 32Port of Seattle resolution adopting an updated Noise Remedy Program for Sea-Tac International Airport to replace the noise remedy element of the previously adopted Sea-Tac Communities Plan. The resolution establishes procedures for noise abatement, property acquisition, and demonstration projects to address aircraft noise impacts. -
1983-11-29Jackson International Airport Noise Remedy Update Community Attitude Survey
★Port of Seattle letter to workshop attendees regarding community attitude survey results for Jackson International Airport noise remedy update. The letter discusses survey methodology, participation rates, and how results will inform noise remedy program development. -
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. -
Program Idea Weighting – Phase II Process
Introduction and methodology document explaining the program idea weighting system for Sea-Tac and Communities planning alternatives. Describes the Phase II process for formulating and evaluating alternatives, including criteria for possibility of application, acceptance factor, and implementation probability. -
2025-02-14Washington State Air Pollution Map – Airport Communities
Map of Washington State showing cumulative levels of criteria air pollution with numbered markers indicating 16 airport-impacted communities. The map uses green shading to represent pollution levels from highest to lowest, with communities like Ellensburg, Everett, South King County, and others marked with red numbered circles.