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  • 2001-06-22

    Aerial View of Sea-Tac Airport, Terminal Complex, and I-5 Interchange

    Aerial photograph looking north toward Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), showing the terminal complex, control tower, aircraft aprons, and runways adjacent to Puget Sound in the background. The foreground shows a major freeway interchange (likely Interstate 5 and SR 518/Sea-Tac access roads) with surrounding commercial and residential development, consistent with imagery from the 1970s–1980s based on aircraft liveries and infrastructure visible on the ramp.
    Tagsaircraft, History, Puget Sound, Sea-Tac AirportFolderWatershed Aerial Photos
  • 2001-06-22

    Sea-Tac Airport Aerial View Showing Runways, Terminal, and Puget Sound

    Aerial photograph showing Sea-Tac Airport's runway complex, terminal area, and cargo/maintenance facilities, with a large surface parking lot in the foreground and Puget Sound visible in the background. The image appears to date from the late 1970s or 1980s based on vehicle styles and airport infrastructure visible.
    TagsAirport Expansion, History, Puget Sound, Runways, Sea-Tac AirportFolderWatershed Aerial Photos
  • 2001-05-06

    Sea-Tac Airport aerial photograph, May 6, 2001

    An aerial photograph of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) and its surrounding neighborhoods, taken on May 6, 2001, by Walker and Associates Photogrammetric and GIS Services of Seattle, WA. The image, printed at an approximate scale of 1 inch equals 1,700 feet, shows the airport's runways, taxiways, terminals, and the densely developed residential and commercial areas nearby. It is identified under negative number 1245 SEATAC PP-3 and work order number 26599, and is copyrighted 2001.
    TagsHistory, Map, Port Of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, Walker & AssociatesFolderRunways
  • 1999-01-01

    Sea-Tac Airport Aerial Survey, 1999

    A grayscale aerial photograph dated 1999 shows a large commercial airport with multiple parallel runways, taxiways, terminals, and surrounding suburban development. The '1999' watermark is visible on the left side of the image, indicating the year this aerial survey was conducted.
    TagsAirport Expansion, History, Runways, Sea-Tac AirportFolderRunways
  • 1998-06-11

    Documents catalogued as received in 1991

    This catalog log lists three transportation planning documents received in 1991 and accessioned into an archive between 2001 and 2003. The documents cover Puget Sound regional transportation alternatives (the Flight Plan Project), air pollutant contributions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and a feasibility study for preserving the Stampede Pass Rail Corridor. Together they represent early 1990s regional planning efforts related to air quality, rail, and transportation policy in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area.
    TagsHistory, Puget Sound, Railroads, RCAA, Sea-Tac AirportFolderRCAA
  • 1998-06-11

    Documents catalogued as received in 1990

    This is a library catalog sheet listing documents received in 1990 related to regional planning and community concerns in the Seattle-Tacoma area. It includes two versions of the 'Vision 2020' environmental impact statement published by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), as well as a community document titled 'The Injustice of It All' authored by a group called Enraged Housewives. The catalog was originally created in June 1998 and last revised in August 2002.
    TagsEIS, Environmental Impact Statement, History, PSRC, Puget Sound Regional Council, RCAAFolderRCAA
  • 1990-01-01

    Sea-Tac Airport 1990 Second Runway

    Black-and-white aerial satellite or reconnaissance photograph showing a commercial airport with two parallel runways, taxiways, a terminal building with jet bridges, and surrounding suburban development. No visible text, watermarks, or captions are present to confirm the specific airport identity or date.
    TagsAirport Expansion, History, Runways, Sea-Tac Airport, Second RunwayFolderRunways
  • 1984-01-01

    Senator Warren Magnuson

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Magnuson
    CategoriesHistory TagsHistory, United States Senate, Warren MagnusonFolderFederal
  • 1982-01-01

    Sea-Tac Airport Aerial View, 1982

    Black-and-white aerial photograph showing a large commercial airport with parallel runways, terminal buildings with gate fingers, surrounding roadway infrastructure, and dense urban development on multiple sides. No visible text, date, or identifying labels are present in the image.
    TagsHistory, Runways, Sea-Tac AirportFolderRunways
  • 1982-01-01

    Aerial Photograph of Sea-Tac Airport Runway Complex and Surrounding Urban Area, 1982

    Black-and-white aerial photograph showing a densely developed urban grid with residential and commercial areas. A runway complex is visible in the upper right quadrant, and a river or waterway curves through the lower portion of the image, consistent with an airport noise study context.
    TagsHistory, Runways, Sea-Tac AirportFolderRunways

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    For the past two years, more than 220 initiatives from 15 countries have declared September 13th as the International day for the ban of night flights at airports. In parallel, activists across Europe have been gathering for pyjama parties for night trains – coordinated in 2024 and 2025 by Back on Track and Stay Grounded.

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    Add to CalendarMTuesday Sep 15: 6:00pm
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    a) Part 150 Noise Study (Emily Inlow-Hood) — 15 minutes
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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.
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