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2026-06-04Des Moines City Council – SAMP Update
Purpose and Recommendation To provide the Council with an update on the status of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) environmental review. Background Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approval On September 26, 2025, the FAA completed their National Environmental Policy Act review and approved a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision -
2026-06-04
Des Moines City Council (SAMP) update
The City of Des Moines, WA provided its City Council with an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, following the FAA's September 2025 approval of 31 near-term expansion projects — including 19 new gates, a second terminal, and cargo facilities. The Port of Seattle launched a state-level environmental review (SEPA) in May 2026, releasing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement with a 60-day public comment period. Des Moines is collaborating with the cities of Burien and SeaTac through an Interlocal Agreement to submit coordinated comments, with the final report expected in 2027. -
2026-06-04
Des Moines City Council (SAMP) update
The City of Des Moines, WA provided its City Council with an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, following the FAA's September 2025 approval of 31 near-term expansion projects — including 19 new gates, a second terminal, and cargo facilities. The Port of Seattle launched a state-level environmental review (SEPA) in May 2026, releasing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement with a 60-day public comment period. Des Moines is collaborating with the cities of Burien and SeaTac through an Interlocal Agreement to submit coordinated comments, with the final report expected in 2027. -
2026-06-01(Draft) Joint letter from City of Burien, City of Des Moines, and City of SeaTac to Port Of Seattle Commissioners regarding SAMP environmental review
The mayors of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac jointly wrote to Port of Seattle Commissioners in 2026 to challenge the claim that airport expansion projects outlined in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) would have no significant impact on neighboring communities. The letter highlights concerns about aircraft noise, air pollution, traffic, and disproportionate burdens on historically disadvantaged residents living closest to the airport. The cities also demand that the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement be extended from 60 to at least 120 days to allow for meaningful community review. -
2026-05-18Request for 90-day extension to SAMP SEPA draft EIS comment period
Joint letter from the Cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines requesting the Port of Seattle extend the public and agency comment period for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Draft SEPA Environmental Impact Statement to 90 days. The Cities cite the need for adequate review time due to the scope and complexity of the SAMP, -
2026-05-18Request for 90-day extension to SAMP SEPA draft EIS comment period
Joint letter from the Cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines requesting the Port of Seattle extend the public and agency comment period for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Draft SEPA Environmental Impact Statement to 90 days. The Cities cite the need for adequate review time due to the scope and complexity of the SAMP, -
2026-05-11Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee May 11, 2026 meeting agenda
The Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee met on April 13, 2026, and is scheduled to meet again on May 11, 2026, to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's impact on the Des Moines, Washington community. Key agenda topics include updates on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and its Draft Environmental Impact Statement, as well as a proposed workplan amendment covering noise and traffic mitigation measures, public education efforts, and a community survey. The committee also seeks a more comprehensive traffic analysis that accounts for impacts from the completed WSDOT Highway 509 project. -
2026-05-11
Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee May 11, 2026 meeting agenda
The Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee met on April 13, 2026, and is scheduled to meet again on May 11, 2026, to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's impact on the Des Moines, Washington community. Key agenda topics include updates on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and its Draft Environmental Impact Statement, as well as a proposed workplan amendment covering noise and traffic mitigation measures, public education efforts, and a community survey. The committee also seeks a more comprehensive traffic analysis that accounts for impacts from the completed WSDOT Highway 509 project. -
2026-04-13
Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee Meeting
**Item 3. Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Meeting Update** - Update and discussion of meeting with Burien's Community Reps - Presentation regarding the Roundtable of Roundtables at the next StART Meeting **Item 4. Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Update** **Item 5. Airport Committee Workplan Amendment Discussion** - Support City response and/or comments to the SAMP Draft EIS - Support the City in public education efforts regarding airport impacts on Des Moines Community - Research mitigation measures and make additional mitigation recommendations - Advocate for more comprehensive traffic analysis in the SEPA process for the SAMP that includes impacts from WSDOT's completed HWY 509 project - Community Survey