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A January 1981 letter from the Puget Sound Council of Governments invites citizens and agencies to review a draft Regional Airport System Plan covering 1980 to 2000, which outlines existing aviation facilities, projected needs, and recommendations for expanding several airports in the region. The plan also calls for construction of a new industrial/commuter airport in the King-Snohomish service area, though no specific site is identified. Public comments were due before February 27, 1981, with the King Subregional Council expected to vote on adoption in March 1981.

This 1981 King County, Washington map depicts the nine County Council Districts, listing each district's representative and contact phone number. Council members included Tracy J. Owen, Scott Blair, Bill Reams, Lois North, Ruby Chow, Bruce Laing, Paul Barden, Bob Greive, and Gary Grant. The map was produced by the King County Council and archived by the Seattle Public Library as a historical state document.

This 1981 Sea-Tac International Airport and Seattle Tourmap provides a comprehensive guide for air travelers, featuring detailed maps of the Greater Sea-Tac area, a terminal layout showing concourses, gates, and passenger services, and a visitor's map of downtown Seattle. The document includes practical airport information such as emergency phone numbers, baggage claim procedures, parking details, and descriptions of on-site amenities including restaurants, a satellite transit system, and chaplain services. While primarily a travel and navigation guide, it offers a snapshot of the airport's physical layout and operational environment during the early 1980s.

In this November 21, 1980 letter, Sea-Tac International Airport Manager Oris W. Dunham, Jr. acknowledges receipt of correspondence from community member William Holstine regarding concerns raised at a recent public meeting. Dunham promises a timely response to Holstine's questions and invites him to present to the PAC (Public Advisory) Committee at its next meeting. The letter reflects the airport's efforts to engage with neighboring community members over airport-related concerns, likely related to noise policy.

This circa-1980 visitor guide for Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport describes the layout and services available to travelers, including the automated Satellite Transit System—an underground railway connecting the main terminal to the North and South Satellites and Concourses B and C. The brochure covers amenities such as banking, dining, a nursery lounge, and Travelers' Aid, and includes a terminal map showing airline gate assignments and ground transportation options. It also notes that the Port of Seattle received a 1975 Federal Aviation Administration award for its attention to land compatibility, landscaping, and contemporary art throughout the airport.