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The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on May 17, 2022, to discuss several aviation-related topics, including a request to the Port of Seattle to seek a longer FAA review period for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), updates on federal legislation, and a presentation on Burien's Climate Plan. The committee also reviewed draft minutes from its April 19, 2022 meeting, during which all members were present and routine business was conducted. Public participation was available remotely via Zoom, email, or text due to ongoing pandemic-related restrictions on in-person meetings.

The Burien Airport Committee held meetings in March and April 2022 to address issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including noise remediation for Burien residents and aviation-related city ordinances. Agenda items included updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a review of the committee's draft workplan, and federal legislative updates. A Port of Seattle representative presented information on how other cities handle aviation noise through local codes and ordinances.

The Burien Airport Committee held meetings in December 2021 and February 2022 to discuss issues related to Sea-Tac Airport, including updates on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) comment period, a University of Washington study on ultrafine particle pollution affecting nearby schools, and a draft committee workplan. Agenda items included potential presentations on aviation-related city codes, an Environmental Impact Statement for a local park, and federal legislative updates. The committee also discussed briefing the full City Council on its activities at a March 2022 study session.

The Burien Airport Committee met on October 19, 2021 and November 16, 2021 to discuss airport noise-related issues affecting the community near Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included a review of Burien's 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities supporting bills HR 6038 and HR 4068 aimed at reducing airport noise and particle emissions, along with a presentation by the Port of Seattle on its Noise Insulation Program. The committee also discussed community planning efforts for the Boulevard Park and Ambaum Corridor areas and received updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART).

The Burien Airport Committee held virtual meetings in July and August 2021 to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its surrounding community. Key topics included a presentation on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) covering 20 years of airport facility development, a briefing on Burien's Climate Action Plan, and an upcoming presentation on alternative jet fuels from Washington State University's ASCENT program. The committee also discussed zoning and land use near the airport and provided updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART).

The Burien Airport Committee held a virtual meeting on July 20, 2021, featuring presentations on the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) process and Burien's Climate Action Plan, both topics relevant to managing the environmental and noise impacts of Sea-Tac Airport on surrounding communities. The committee also reviewed a draft workplan and received an update on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a forum where community representatives engage with the Port of Seattle on airport-related concerns. Draft minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting were included, reflecting ongoing discussions about future agenda priorities and the selection of Burien's StART representatives.

The Burien Airport Committee (BAC) June 2021 workplan outlines the city's priorities for addressing the impacts of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on the Burien community. Key high-priority topics include reviewing the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), exploring noise mitigation strategies, advancing sustainable aviation fuel research, and addressing airport-related health impacts. The committee also plans to strengthen its partnership with the Port of Seattle and integrate airport climate concerns into the city's Climate Action Plan.

The Burien Airport Committee held a virtual meeting on June 15, 2021, to review draft lists of future agenda topics, upcoming airport-related meetings, and airport legislation and mitigation funding, including discussion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and its potential to reduce particulate pollution. The committee also received an update on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) activities and planned upcoming presentations on Burien's Draft Climate Action Plan and a session by the ASCENT aviation research lab from WSU. Public participation was conducted remotely via Zoom, email, or text due to pandemic restrictions on in-person meetings.

The Burien Airport Committee held a Study Session on March 16, 2021, focusing on airplane noise and its impacts on surrounding communities. Key agenda items included an update from Congressman Adam Smith's office on a letter urging the FAA to implement a noise mitigation program for homes, updates on the SeaTac Airport Roundtable (StART) process, and a discussion on preparation for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions under Governor Inslee's Healthy Washington guidelines.

The Burien Airport Committee held a virtual meeting on February 16, 2021, to discuss topics including the committee's purpose, chair selection for 2021, and updates on the SeaTac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a body focused on airport noise and community impact issues. The agenda also covered federal airport-related legislation, recruitment of new committee members, and selection of StART representatives, following the December 2020 resignations of several committee members amid disagreements over the committee's direction. Draft minutes from the December 15, 2020 meeting were presented for approval, documenting a committee vote to send a letter to the Port of Seattle regarding a 250-degree flight turn affecting Burien neighborhoods.