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2026-09-13Stay Grounded Event: Night trains, not night planes!
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. -
2026-08-30Appendix C Aircraft Noise
This document explains the fundamentals of aircraft noise at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering how sound is measured in decibels and A-weighted decibels (dBA) to reflect human hearing sensitivity. It describes how outdoor sound levels decrease with distance due to wave spreading and atmospheric absorption, with noise typically dropping 6 dB each time the distance from the source doubles. A comparative chart of common indoor and outdoor noise levels is included to help put aircraft noise levels in everyday context. -
2026-08-30
Appendix C Aircraft Noise
This document explains the fundamentals of aircraft noise at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering how sound is measured in decibels and A-weighted decibels (dBA) to reflect human hearing sensitivity. It describes how outdoor sound levels decrease with distance due to wave spreading and atmospheric absorption, with noise typically dropping 6 dB each time the distance from the source doubles. A comparative chart of common indoor and outdoor noise levels is included to help put aircraft noise levels in everyday context. -
2026-08-22Jerry Dinndorf Airport Files Box 4: Expert Arbitration Panel on Demand/System Management and Noise at Sea-Tac — Verbatim Record of Proceedings, May 3–5, 1995 (1992–1996)
This archival record (Box No. 01421) contains Jerry Dinndorf's airport files covering the years 1992–1996, including verbatim proceedings from an expert arbitration panel on demand, system management, and noise at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (May 3–5, 1995), along with original documents and returned envelopes related to the mailing of an addendum notice. The record was prepared by Doris Dungan on 21 July 2005 and is held in offsite storage under the Airport Information Resources (AIR) department. It was scheduled for review in 2011 and remains on long-term loan. -
2026-08-22
Jerry Dinndorf Airport Files Box 4: Expert Arbitration Panel on Demand/System Management and Noise at Sea-Tac — Verbatim Record of Proceedings, May 3–5, 1995 (1992–1996)
This Archives and Storage record (Box No. 01421, Department Code AIR, CID 11128) was prepared by Doris Dungan on 21 July 2005 and covers Jerry Dinndorf airport files box 4, including a verbatim record of proceedings from an Expert arbitration panel on demand/system management and noise at Sea-Tac (May 3–5, 1995) and returned envelopes related to notice of addendum issuance and availability, spanning 1992–1996. The record copy is held at Offsite Storage under a Long Term Loan status. -
2026-08-09KCIA Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study
King County International Airport is planning for the future. Learn more about the Vision 2045 Airport Plan and the Part 150 Study and how to provide your input throughout the planning process. Help us plan for the future of King County International Airport King County International Airport (KCIA) is undertaking two important studies to plan -
2026-07-18Rep. Adam Smith Aviation Forum
From the Office of Congressman Adam Smith: Highline College (Building 8, Mt. Townsend Room)Des Moines, WA Saturday, July 18 • 1 PM – 2 PM Join Rep. Adam Smith for an Aviation Forum. Attendees will have questions and concerns about aviation noise and emissions. RSVP today! Representative Adam Smith is hosting an aviation forum with -
2026-07-182026.07
A legal review of the FAA's new Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC) finds that while the committee includes community representatives, aviation industry members are likely to outnumber and outvote them, limiting residents' real influence over noise policy decisions. The review also raises concerns that key technical work done in subcommittees may happen outside public view, with no requirement for minority reports when community members are overruled. The author recommends the FAA adopt clearer voting rules, guaranteed community seats on subcommittees, and routine public disclosure of meeting records and competing recommendations. -
2026-07-15
FAA Approval of Noise Compatibility Program 14 CFR Part 150 Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wisconsin
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. Notice. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). On December 21, 2023, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps (NEMs) submitted by Dane County were in -
2026-07-10Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee: Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Membership
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) are seeking nominations for membership on the Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC), a panel established to provide independent advice on aircraft noise exposure and FAA noise policies. The committee will evaluate noise research, explore alternatives to current noise measurement standards, and assess community engagement efforts around airspace changes near airports. Nominations were due by August 10, 2026, and could be submitted by email to aircraftnoiseadvisorycommittee@faa.gov.