• 2021-06-09 01:20

    Facing climate concerns, will King County stop Boeing Field expansion?

    Not long ago, halting an airport expansion over climate issues and environmental justice concerns might have seemed far-fetched. But times are changing. by Katie Wilson Back in April, I wrote about the dissonance between the existential urgency of the climate crisis and the default desire for economic growth to lift us out of the pandemic doldrums. We’re
  • 2018-12-11 01:41

    John Parrott named CEO of Boeing Field

    Fired by former Gov. Bill Walker, the longtime manager of Ted Stevens International Airport will take over at Boeing Field in Seattle on Jan. 14 as the new airport director. The appointment comes after a highly competitive national search. John Parrott was unceremoniously dismissed by Walker last year after having managed the airport since 2008.
  • 2016-09-28 18:59

    Public input part of the process for developing a master plan for the King County International Airport

    From left, Gary Molyneaux, airport planner, is working alongside consultants Ryk Dunkelberg and Mark McFarland, principals with Mead & Hunt, to develop a road map for development of the King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. 09/28/2016 By Lindsay Peyton Before a new master plan for the King County International Airport can prepare
  • 2006-08-29 00:07

    Plane Noise Could Get Louder

    SUMMER AT DUWAMISH HEAD. A view of Mount Rainier at sunset from a passing ferry as summer enters its final month. Planes on approach to Boeing Field fly near these houses and condos on Harbor Drive at the edge of Elliott Bay. Photo by Amber Trillo. By Tim St. Clair 08/29/2006 King County officials are
  • 2006-02-27 00:00

    PSRC General Chronology (updated 02/27/06)

    Chronology of Regional Commercial Airport Capacity Decisions Page 1 General Chronology: Regional Commercial Airport Capacity Decisions in the Central Puget Sound Region Updated February 27, 2006 2006 WSDOT begins work on the Long-Term Air Transportation Capacity Study (LATS). 2005 New Central Terminal and Pacific Marketplace open at Sea-Tac Airport. Port of Seattle Fly Quiet Committee completes its recommendations and Port of Seattle begins implementing the Fly Quiet Program. State Legislature adopts ESSB-5121 directing the WSDOT Aviation Division to undertake a three-phase long-term statewide air transportation capacity study, to begin in 2005 and be completed in 2009. State Legislature approves partial funding for the long-term air transportation capacity study, and FAA approves funding for the remaining portion of Phases II and I. Southwest Airlines submits proposal to King County International Airport for construction of an 8-gate passenger terminal. The airline proposed to move its entire Sea-Tac Airport passenger operation to Boeing Field. Alaska Airlines submits a competing proposal to construct new passenger terminal facilities at Boeing Field. King County denies both requests, stating Boeing Field does not have enough space to accommodate both proposals, and a decision could not be made to approve one over the other. Both airlines accept the decision. 2004 New Concourse A and South Arrivals Hall open at Sea-Tac Airport. PSRC Executive Board adopts Resolution EB-04-01 encouraging the State to address long- range air transportation capacity needs as they update the Washington Transportation Plan. 2003 Port creates Fly Quiet committee to find innovative ways to further reduce…
  • 2005-10-11 20:43

    Plan won’t fly: Sims kills Southwest’s Boeing Field hopes

    By JENNIFER LANGSTON AND GORDY HOLT,SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTERS Oct 11, 2005 King County Executive Ron Sims on Tuesday rejected proposals by Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines to move to Boeing Field, saying the combined service would have required taxpayers to fund expensive roadwork and noise-insulation projects around the airport. Sims said the initial proposal from Southwest
  • 2002-10-15 00:00

    King County Motion 11600 – FAA Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study

    A King County motion to adopt the King County International Airport’s Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study and to accept federal grants for implementing recommended programs. The motion outlines the airport’s economic importance and various noise mitigation strategies including sound insulation programs, flight restrictions, and a Ground Run-up enclosure.
  • 1982-02-24 22:00

    Forecast of Peak Hour and Annual Ops by Aircraft 1980-2000

    FORECASTS OF PEAK HOUR AND ANNUAL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS BY AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION SEA-TAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 1980-2000 Peak hour 1 averase da~ 1 Eeak month Annual Aircraft Classifications VFR oEerations IFR conditions OEerations 1980** 1985 1990 2000 1980** 1985 1990 2000 1980** 1985 1990 2000 Air Carrier/Air Taxi Class* A B 13 11 11 12 13 11 11 12 51,611 42,090 44,730 54,830 c 26 23 22 19 26 23 22 19 100,472 85,210 87.010 80,750 D 8 13 15 20 8 13 15 20 31 1615 47 1 130 54 1310 83 900 Total 4'f 4'f ""48 51 4'f 4'f ""48 51 183,698 174,430 186,050 218,870 General Aviation-Itinerant Class* A 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 9,139 9,370 10,270 10,850 B 4 4 4 5 3 3 3 3 14,400- 15,240 17,110 21,710 c 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3,323 3,810 4,240 6,430 D Rotorcraft 831 880 980 1 1210 Total -7 -7 -7 8 -5 -5 -5 -6 27,693 29,300 32,600 40,200 General Aviation-Local Class* A 166 150 140 120 B 420 330 330 280 c 818 660 540 380 D 258 360 390 420 Total 0 -0 -0 0 0 0 0 0 1,662 -"T,Soo -r;4<io 1,200 Military Class* A B c 367 370 370 370 D Rotorcraft 184 180 180 180 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 551 550 --sso 550 .!2!.!!. 54 54 55 59 52 52 53 57 213,604 205,780 220,600 260,820 *Aircraft classifications defined in Exhibit 1. **1980…
  • 1982-02-02 00:00

    Airspace Study Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement and Tentative Agenda

    Port of Seattle memorandum announcing the second Airspace Study Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 24, 1982. The agenda includes aviation demand forecasts for Sea-Tac and Boeing Field, discussion of airfield and airspace capacities, and aircraft delays.