• The PFC Explainer

    Every time you fly out of Sea-Tac, $4.50 of your ticket price goes directly to the airport. That charge, called a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC), is a multi-billion dollar fund, and one of the biggest single revenue sources for airport expansion. In the past it was used for noise-mitigation programs. Today? Not so much.
  • 2025-10-01

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    A presentation introducing the Part 150 Study process for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The document explains the federal regulatory framework for preparing Noise Exposure Maps and Noise Compatibility Programs, outlines the phases of the study process, and provides historical context of previous Part 150 studies conducted at SEA from 1985 to 2014.
  • 2025-10-01

    Welcome to the public workshop for the seattle-tacoma international airport part 150 study

    A presentation introducing the Part 150 Study process for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The document explains the federal regulatory framework for preparing Noise Exposure Maps and Noise Compatibility Programs, outlines the phases of the study process, and provides historical context of previous Part 150 studies conducted at SEA from 1985 to 2014.
  • 2025-09-25

    KCIA Public Workshop Part 150, Vision 2045

    Please join us and participate in the Vision 2045 Airport Plan Open House for the King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA). This is the fourth open house for the Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study. Register at the link below to receive reminders and updates about this open house and the Vision 2045 Airport Plan. Registration is optional and not required to attend the open house. When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: KCIA Flight Service Station, 6526 Ellis Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA
  • Part 150 for Dummies

    Read this, including the recent update, and then attend the upcoming Port of Seattle Part 150 workshops.
  • King County International Airport is planning for the future Vision 2045

    Parallel planning studies will have impacts for everyone living under the flight path The Vision 2045 Airport Plan will evaluate how KCIA can evolve and adapt to meet future aviation demand and become a world-class airport. This airport planning process will result in an airport plan that will serve airport users and surrounding community members
  • 2024-12-19

    Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Update, Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida

    Action Notice. Summary The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) for the Naples Municipal Airport (the Airport). On December 9, 2021, the FAA determined that Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by the NAA were in compliance with applicable requirements. The
  • Part 150 Noise Study Workshop (3)!

    Attend a workshop where the Port of Seattle will answer questions about this important study. The Part 150 program determines the noise boundary around the airport and opportunities for noise mitigation such as sound insulation. Saturday 10:00AM-12:00PM Glacier Middle School <a style="font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2450+S+142nd+St,+SeaTac,+WA+98168/@47.4771754,-122.2999698,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54904313e187ced5:0x2d39413c9853420e!8m2!3d47.4771754!4d-122.2999698!16s%2Fg%2F11cpgcgnql?entry=ttu">2450 S 142nd St., SeaTac, WA 98168</a>
  • Part 150 Noise Study Workshop (2)!

    Attend a workshop where the Port of Seattle will answer questions about this important study. The Part 150 program determines the noise boundary around the airport and opportunities for noise mitigation such as sound insulation. <td>6:00PM - 8:00 PM</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Location:</td> <td>Gregory Heights Elementary School <a style="font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/16201+16th+Ave+SW,+Burien,+WA+98166/@47.4583586,-122.3561792,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490449487dc7485:0x76156cc4d118ae49!8m2!3d47.4583586!4d-122.3561792!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4cncmq?entry=ttu">16201 16th Ave. SW, Burien WA 98166</a></td> </tr>
  • Part 150 Noise Study Workshops!

    Attend a workshop where the Port of Seattle will answer questions about this important study. The Part 150 program determines the noise boundary around the airport and opportunities for noise mitigation such as sound insulation. <td>6:00PM - 8:00 PM</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Location:</td> <td>Gregory Heights Elementary School <a style="font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/16201+16th+Ave+SW,+Burien,+WA+98166/@47.4583586,-122.3561792,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490449487dc7485:0x76156cc4d118ae49!8m2!3d47.4583586!4d-122.3561792!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4cncmq?entry=ttu">16201 16th Ave. SW, Burien WA 98166</a></td> </tr>