TagFlight Corridor Safety Program(44)
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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. -
2017-01-24
Port of Seattle to hold Flight Corridor Safety Program update, February 1, 6–8 p.m. at SeaTac Community Center
01/24/2017 SEATTLE – Join Port of Seattle staff at the third Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Flight Corridor Safety Program open house, February 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. at SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S. in SeaTac. The Port of Seattle’s Flight Corridor Safety Program and Replanting Plan replaces over-height trees with native, low-growing trees -
2016-11-26
People spoke and Port of Seattle listened: phase one of tree-cutting project will be modified
11/26/2016 By Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle held a commission meeting this past week, where commissioners heard passionate testimony from the public opposing it’s near 3,000 tree-cutting project. However, the Port listened to the public outcry over the past several months about the trees, and has modified part of the plan. Firstly, the Port -
2016-11-22Port plan to cut 3000 trees near SeaTac Airport met with angry reaction
Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle held a commission meeting Nov. 22 and their plan to cut nearly 3000 trees in the vicinity of SeaTac Airport was met with an emotional response. By Gwen Davis It’s on everyone’s mind: “You’re going to cut down 3,000 trees?! That’s crazy!” The Port of Seattle held an emotional -
2016-11-22
Residents livid about Port’s plans to cut 3,000 trees near SeaTac Airport
The Port of Seattle held a public meeting Nov. 22 regarding their plan to cut down some 3000 trees in the vicinity of SeaTac Airport. 11/22/2016 By Gwen Davis It’s on everyone’s mind: “You’re going to cut down 3,000 trees?! That’s crazy!” The Port of Seattle held an emotional commission meeting on Tuesday afternoon, at