TagCommercial Aviation Coordinating Commission(40)
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2023-06-15Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission Report to Legislative Transportation Committees: 2023 Final Recommendation
★ 32The Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) submitted its final report to the Washington State Legislature in June 2023, concluding that future commercial aviation capacity needs can only be met by identifying a new greenfield airport site, as no existing finalist location gained sufficient community support. The Commission was evenly divided on whether a new facility could be operational by 2040, with most members believing completion beyond 2050 is more realistic. The report and survey results were handed off to a follow-on work group established under ESHB 1791 to continue the site selection process. -
Yakima could be part of the solution to airport problem
By Robert Hodgman Special to The Seattle Times If you’ve traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the last few months, you may have noticed it’s a bit more crowded than it has been in the recent past. Post-pandemic air travel has already surpassed pre-pandemic levels and all indicators are air travel will continue to grow. -
2023-06-09
CACC Finale 06/09/2023
CACC Final Meeting Presentation June 9 2023 CACC Final Meeting Transcript -
2023-06-09CACC Final Meeting: Commission Member Survey and ESHB 1791 Recap
This document presents the agenda and key materials from the final meeting of Washington State's Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC), covering public engagement efforts, a recap of legislation ESHB 1791, and a commission member survey. The bill, signed by Governor Inslee, created a new Commercial Aviation Work Group (CAWG) to replace the CACC, though several sections were vetoed, including provisions for the CAWG task list, funding transfer, and immediate effect. A survey of commission members showed strong support (13 to 1) for the need for a new greenfield airport site to meet future commercial aviation capacity needs in the region. -
2023-05-16
HB 1791: Peace With Honor
The passage of 1791-S.PL acknowledges that the battle for a second airport process (known as the CACC) is lost. But, let’s pretend it’s not. However, if previous efforts (such as the Flight Plan Study of 1989) are any indication, HB-1791 will not only result in years of delay, it will actually work to accelerate the pace -
2023-04-18Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1791: Commercial Aviation Work Group
Washington State's Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1791, passed in 2023, establishes a new 19-member Commercial Aviation Work Group to study the state's long-term airport capacity needs, replacing the earlier Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission. The bill responds to projections that by 2050, demand for flights in the central Puget Sound region will exceed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's capacity, and directs the group to explore alternatives—including building or expanding other airports. The legislation acknowledges that any new airport site would carry significant environmental, health, and community impacts requiring decisions from federal, state, and local governments. -
2023-04-12CACC Frequently Asked Questions
This document compiles frequently asked questions about Washington State's Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC), which is studying potential locations for a new commercial airport in the region. It covers how the Commission was formed, what studies have been used to evaluate possible sites, and how environmental concerns—such as impacts on aquifers, the Nisqually River watershed, and tribal treaty rights—factor into site selection. The CACC can only recommend a site to the State Legislature, which retains final authority over any next steps. -
2023-04-12
CACC Frequently Asked Questions
WSDOT FAQ document for the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) addressing the most frequently asked public questions across eight topic areas: CACC structure/representation/process, environmental concerns, location-specific questions, public outreach, coordination with federal agencies, capacity, infrastructure needs, and high speed rail. Covers the 2022 Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) Update funded by the FAA, greenfield airport -
2023-03-30Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) WASP consultant presentation
The Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) Airport Site Selection Study presented findings to the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) on March 30, 2023, covering a secondary screening analysis and airspace review for potential greenfield airport sites in Washington State. The presentation also included preliminary air cargo forecasts to help evaluate future commercial aviation capacity needs for the region. -
Senate Transportation Committee 03/22/2023 tvw.org
Public hearing on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1791 regarding Commercial Aviation Services, held before the Washington State Senate Transportation Committee on March 21, 2023. The hearing is broadcast on TVW (Washington State's public affairs network) with the legislative information website www.leg.wa.gov displayed.