TagFlight Corridor Safety Program(49)
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2020-02-25Port of Seattle Commission Meeting February 25, 2020 Postgame
Accelerated Sound Insulation Program Agenda The most important meeting on sound insulation in many years–and that was just one item. The airport passes its two-year re-certification (Part 139) with flying colors. The Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental review changes direction from a combined NEPA/SEPA to separate processes. Important update on Flight Corridor Safety Program and -
2020-02-25Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 real property – Introduction of Resolution 3771
The Port of Seattle Commission is introducing Resolution 3771 to support the Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019, which involves removing trees near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that obstruct FAA-designated flight approach and departure paths. The program seeks to acquire permanent easements on private properties to prevent future obstructions and ensure ongoing compliance with FAA regulations and the airport's operating certificate. If voluntary negotiations with property owners fail, the Port is authorized to pursue condemnation as a last resort to secure the necessary property rights. -
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Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 real property – Introduction of Resolution 3771
The Port of Seattle Commission is introducing Resolution 3771 to support the Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019, which involves removing trees near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that obstruct FAA-designated flight approach and departure paths. The program seeks to acquire permanent easements on private properties to prevent future obstructions and ensure ongoing compliance with FAA regulations and the airport's operating certificate. If voluntary negotiations with property owners fail, the Port is authorized to pursue condemnation as a last resort to secure the necessary property rights. -
2020-01-28Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 contracts, agreements, and real property interests
Port of Seattle Commission agenda item requesting authorization for $5.9M to remove flight path obstructions (174 trees) around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, replant replacement trees, and acquire property rights for ongoing obstruction management. The program ensures FAA compliance and safe flight operations. -
2019-10-22Flight Corridor Safety Program: Tree Obstruction Analysis Overview and Removal Summary
This draft document, updated October 2019, summarizes an obstruction removal study conducted near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, identifying 174 trees that penetrate or are predicted to penetrate FAA-required airspace surfaces. The trees are distributed across multiple property owners, with WSDOT holding the largest share (102), followed by Highline School District (26), private owners (19), SeaTac (21), and the Port (6). The study, which involved LIDAR scanning, FAA-approved analysis, and field verification, classifies the obstructions as topped, existing, or potential future penetrations, with conifers making up the vast majority of affected trees. -
2019-10-14Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Flight Corridor Safety Program Implementation Plan
This October 2019 draft Implementation Plan, prepared by Anchor QEA for the Port of Seattle, outlines a program to identify and remove trees and other obstructions from the flight corridors around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The plan covers properties owned by the Port, public agencies (including WSDOT and the cities of SeaTac and Des Moines), and private landowners in Burien and SeaTac, detailing removal schedules, revegetation strategies, and best management practices. Its primary goal is to improve aviation safety by ensuring that vegetation and structures do not encroach on protected airspace around the airport. -
Port of Seattle emails re. Hillgrove Cemetery
From: Milanese, Marco Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 1:08 PM To: Collins, Julie Cc: Gallagher, Clare; Halse, Katie; del Fierro, Sally; Wessels, Ralph; St. Louis, Stephen; Duffner, Bob; Maney, Chipper; Lyttle, Lance; Munden, Heather Subject: Hillgrove Cemetery Update for Commissioners Julie – Below is an update on the recent conversations Port staff and Commissioner Felleman -
2017-02-02Port of Seattle begins removal of 3000 trees near airport despite public outcry
02/02/2017 By Gwen Davis It has begun: the Port of Seattle started cutting down trees. Nearly 3,000 trees will be removed from SeaTac and surrounding areas by 2018. During this first phase of the project, the Port will cut trees on Port of Seattle property only. It will last until March 1. Replanting efforts — -
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2017-01-31Port of Seattle will hold another open house regarding its 3,000 tree-cutting project
01/31/2017 By Gwen Davis Worried about the future of nearly 3,000 trees in SeaTac and surrounding areas? On Feb. 1, the Port of Seattle will hold another open house to discuss their tree-cutting plans, known as the “Airport Flight Corridor Safety Program”. The community has anxiously been hearing about the Port’s tree-cutting project over the past several months.