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The PFC Explainer
Every time you fly out of Sea-Tac, $4.50 of your ticket price goes directly to the airport. That charge, called a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC), is a multi-billion dollar fund, and one of the biggest single revenue sources for airport expansion. In the past it was used for noise-mitigation programs. Today? Not so much. -
FAA Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Planning — eCFR Title 14 Overview
Screenshot of the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) showing Title 14 (Aeronautics and Space), Chapter I (Federal Aviation Administration), Subchapter I (Airports), Part 150 (Airport Noise Compatibility Planning), sections 150.1–150.35, including Subparts A, B, and C, plus Appendices A and B covering Noise Exposure Maps and Noise Compatibility Programs. -
2025-09-29SAMP Draft EA Appendix O: Agency & Public Engagement Summary
Appendix O of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Environmental Assessment documents how the FAA engaged the public and agencies during the NEPA review process for Sea-Tac Airport, including public meetings, briefings, and outreach to communities, elected officials, and underrepresented groups. The summary notes that several Executive Orders and CEQ regulations referenced during the Draft EA have since been revoked, and that the FAA's final decision will rely on updated federal guidance including FAA Order 1050.1F and Executive Order 14154. Public comments received and submitted studies are also included as part of this appendix. -
2025-09-29
SAMP Draft EA Appendix O: Agency & Public Engagement Summary
Appendix O of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Environmental Assessment documents how the FAA engaged the public and agencies during the NEPA review process for Sea-Tac Airport, including public meetings, briefings, and outreach to communities, elected officials, and underrepresented groups. The summary notes that several Executive Orders and CEQ regulations referenced during the Draft EA have since been revoked, and that the FAA's final decision will rely on updated federal guidance including FAA Order 1050.1F and Executive Order 14154. Public comments received and submitted studies are also included as part of this appendix. -
2025-09-29Why Is Your Flight Always Delayed? Blame Government Shutdowns.
By Binyamin Appelbaum Opinion Writer Sept. 29, 2025 The Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t have enough air traffic controllers to control the nation’s air traffic. It’s a big problem. Airlines have been forced to delay, reschedule or cancel thousands of flights, especially at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. If you’ve flown recently, perhaps you’ve -
Part 150 for Dummies
Read this, including the recent update, and then attend the upcoming Port of Seattle Part 150 workshops. -
Airport vs. FAA Parking Revenue Comparison Table, 2012–2013
A data table comparing Airport-reported and FAA-reported figures (likely parking or landing fees in dollars) for approximately 30 major U.S. airports in 2012 and 2013, including SEA (Seattle-Tacoma), with differences noted. SEA shows figures of $13.17 (Airport) and $13.23 (FAA) in 2012 with a -$0.06 difference, and $11.88 for both in 2013 with no difference. -
2025-09-12Acoustical Testing Results for SIRRPP — September 2025
In August 2025, acoustical engineering firm HMMH measured indoor noise levels at 31 homes near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to assess eligibility for the airport's Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Program. Testing found that only one of the 31 homes met the FAA's minimum threshold of 45 decibels interior Day-Night Average Sound Level required to qualify for full sound insulation treatment, while seven additional homes had at least one room exceeding that level. The study used FAA-approved methods, including a Boeing 737-800 aircraft noise spectrum, to calculate how much airport noise penetrates each habitable room with windows closed. -
2025-09-12
Acoustical Testing Results for SEA Repair and Replacement Program
Technical memorandum from Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. (HMMH), authored by Eric Cox, to Julie Kinzie at Sea-Tac Airport (SEA), reporting acoustical testing results for the SEA Repair and Replacement Program conducted in August 2025. Covers median interior Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) measurements for 31 residential structures in SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines -
2025-09-12Legal Services Agreement: Leech Tishman Engagement Letter to City of Sea-Tac Regarding Port Of Seattle SAMP FONSI/ROD Review
The City of SeaTac, Washington has engaged the law firm Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman to provide legal counsel regarding the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), specifically in connection with the forthcoming Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The firm will advise the City, prepare legal memoranda, and file a Petition for Review with a federal appeals court challenging the FAA's Record of Decision once it is published in late 2025. The engagement is capped at $300,000, with an initial retainer of $10,000, and hourly rates ranging from $300–$540 per hour.