2025-10-01
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
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
Read this, including the recent update, and then attend the upcoming Port of Seattle Part 150 workshops.
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
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
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
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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.
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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>
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<td>Gregory Heights Elementary School
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2024-05-13
Attend June 5, 6 and 8 workshops to learn about new noise boundaries Sea-Tac Airport is undertaking a Part 150 Study, a section of FAA regulations governing community noise impacts. These studies take several years to complete, but you should care now and attend the June 5, June 6 or June 8, Workshops for a
2024-05-11
Detailed notes prepared by former BFI Noise Officer Sharyn Parker for a General Accounting Office (GAO) interview covering factors contributing to public aviation noise perceptions, FAA’s evaluation and mitigation of noise impacts from performance-based navigation changes, and FAA’s public outreach practices. Includes specific criticisms of Sea-Tac’s Part 150 studies and regulatory oversight issues.