2025-12-12
A legislative proposal by Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) that would allow the FAA to waive regulations preventing airports from using federal AIP funds to repair or replace defective sound insulation in homes. The bill addresses problems with early noise mitigation programs from the 1980s and 1990s that used poor quality materials or improper installation.
2025-12-12
A legislative proposal by Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) that would allow the FAA to waive regulations preventing airports from using federal AIP funds to repair or replace defective sound insulation in homes. The bill addresses problems with early noise mitigation programs from the 1980s and 1990s that used poor quality materials or improper installation.
2025-12-11
Federal transportation law section detailing restrictions on how local taxes on aviation fuel and airport revenues can be used, with exceptions for prior agreements and private airport sales. Also includes the Airport Investment Partnership Program provisions for airport privatization.
2025-12-09
A document explaining changes to aircraft arrival patterns at SeaTac airport around 2015, including the introduction of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) technology and lowered flight altitudes. The changes concentrated flight paths over Vashon Island in a narrow corridor, causing increased noise pollution for residents who chose to live there for its peaceful environment.
2025-12-09
A document explaining changes to aircraft arrival patterns at SeaTac airport around 2015, including the introduction of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) technology and lowered flight altitudes. The changes concentrated flight paths over Vashon Island in a narrow corridor, causing increased noise pollution for residents who chose to live there for its peaceful environment.
2025-12-07
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.
2025-12-01
A mediation questionnaire filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the FAA’s September 2025 FONSI/ROD for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects. The Cities contend the FAA’s environmental review violated NEPA by using an artificially truncated environmental baseline and failing to assess cumulative impacts.
2025-11-24
A petition filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit challenging the FAA’s Finding of Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petition was filed by three Washington cities seeking review of the September 24, 2025 FAA decision.
2025-11-24
A petition filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit challenging the FAA’s Finding of Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petition was filed by three Washington cities seeking review of the September 24, 2025 FAA decision.
2025-11-15
Hello and welcome to the virtual public workshop for the Part 150 study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. We appreciate you attending this workshop today and your participation and input is a key component of this study. This series of workshops is a continuation of the in-person workshops that were held starting on September 30th. Today
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