• S46 TRACON Weather Briefing

    This page gives industry professionals information on the current regional weather within the boundaries of the SEA S46 TRACON. https://www.weather.gov/zse/OLv6?&ln=-122.135&lt=47.395&zm=9.25&obs=10&bndry=1&jetrte=1&rangerings=KSEA,50
  • FAA Releases Aerospace Forecast

    With aircraft operations expected to increase more than 25 percent over the next 20 years, the FAA is advancing major airspace modernization and infrastructure improvements to meet this tremendous projected growth. WASHINGTON – All safety, efficiency and economic indicators show that air travel in the United States is strong, according to the FAA Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years
  • Fact Sheet – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years (FY) 2019-2039

    Contact: Hank Price Phone: 202-267-3883 I. 2018[1] SUMMARY: ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND AIR TRAVEL  In Calendar Year (CY) 2018, U.S. real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased 2.9 percent; world real GDP increased 3.2 percent. Domestic mainline air carrier[2] yields were flat while international yields increased 5.5 percent in 2017. In real terms (adjusted for inflation in
  • 5190 6b

    The Airport Compliance Program ensures airport sponsors' compliance with their federal obligations in the form of grant assurances, surplus and nonsurplus obligations, or other applicable federal law. The Airport Compliance Program is administered by the FAA headquarters Airport Compliance Division (ACO-100) based in Washington, DC. This handbook provides guidance to FAA personnel on interpreting and administering the various continuing commitments airport sponsors make to the U.S. Government when they accept grants of federal funds or federal property for airport purposes. The handbook (i) analyzes the various federal obligations set forth in legislatively mandated airport sponsor assurances, (ii) addresses the nature of the assurances and the application of the assurances in the operation of public use airports, and (iii) facilitates interpretation of the assurances by FAA personnel. This manual was designed to provide guidance to FAA personnel pertaining to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Compliance Program. Randall S. Fiertz Director Airport Compliance and Field Operations Division (ACO-1)
  • Paine Field is cleared for passenger takeoff, FAA says

    Paine Field is cleared for passenger takeoff, FAA says After years of planning and litigation, airlines can begin service at Everett’s new terminal. by Janice Podsada and Chuck Taylor Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:08amHerald Business JournalLocal NewsAviation and spaceEverettMukilteoPaine Field EVERETT — Federal regulators on Wednesday approved the start of commercial air service at Paine
  • Airport Improvement Program Comparison

    A comparison of AIP grants to various large US airports
  • Airport Improvement Program

    The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public agencies — and, in some cases, to private owners and entities — for the planning and development of public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). See the AIP Glossary for a description of AIP-related terms. Grant History Look Up
  • Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)

    The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every enplaned passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies. PFCs are capped at $4.50 per flight segment with a maximum of two PFCs charged on a one-way trip or four PFCs on a round trip, for a maximum
  • 2018-12-07 21:26

    FAA Airport Capacity Profile: Sea-Tac International Airport

    Airport capacity profile for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport showing hourly throughput capabilities under different weather conditions. Includes current operations capacity rates, recent improvements like Time-Based Flow Management, and future improvements including Wake Recategorization Phase 2.