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FAA Response to Port of Seattle Noise Remedy Program Questions
FAA response providing interim answers to Port of Seattle questions about noise remedy programs, including federal funding levels, eligibility criteria, and implementation responsibilities. The letter addresses purchase assurance and sound insulation programs under the Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act. -
2026-01-06Proposed Airport Advisory Committee (1st Draft)
A draft proposal from Jay Holman for legislation to add to RCW Chapter 53.54 regarding aircraft noise abatement. The proposal would require Port Districts operating airports with more than a specified number of scheduled jet flights per day to appoint a citizen Advisory Committee to study airport decisions, communicate community concerns, and make recommendations on -
Response to Comments on Sea-Tac Communities Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement
A response letter addressing comments on the Sea-Tac Communities Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement, discussing revisions to Noise Remedy Program areas and explaining that the majority of petition signers have had their noise programs upgraded due to various factors including summer flight patterns and topographic inspections. -
2026-01-06Port Announces Wendy Reiter as New SEA Airport Managing Director
Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced today that Wendy Reiter has been selected as the new Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), effective January 7, 2026. A veteran leader at SEA and longtime partner to key federal aviation agencies, Reiter currently leads Security, Fire, and Emergency Preparedness for SEA. Over the last -
2026-01-05StART policy working group meeting summary
Meeting summary of the StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Policy Working Group covering federal policy updates, planning for State Day on the Hill in Olympia, discussion of state legislative agenda items including SB 5652, and a proposed proviso for studying socioeconomic and health impacts on airport-adjacent communities. -
2026-01-05Start policy working group meeting summary
Meeting summary of the StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Policy Working Group covering federal policy updates, planning for State Day on the Hill in Olympia, discussion of state legislative agenda items including SB 5652, and a proposed proviso for studying socioeconomic and health impacts on airport-adjacent communities. -
Airport University – Working with Airport Communities to Build Aviation Career Pathways
Airport University Working with Communities to Build Aviation Career Pathways Airport University provides career exploration, education and career-connected learning for career advancement. Through partnerships with Highline and South Seattle Colleges, we offer free, in-person college classes at SEA Airport. Our classes help SEA Airport employees and community members build skills in computers, customer service, communications -
2025-12-28Behind Puget Sound shipping industry’s push for cleaner fuel
By Tom Banse Salish Current From his getaway cabin on San Juan Island, Fred Felleman has a clear view of the international shipping lanes of Haro Strait. The wide variety of big ships passing by are not just a photogenic curiosity for Felleman. They’re a personal and professional preoccupation. “I’m an avid ship-spotter,” said Felleman, a -
2025-12-19Table of Experts: The Pacific Northwest’s rising demand—inside the infrastructure, workforce, and tourism strategies shaping our future
As the Puget Sound region continues to attract new residents, record visitor demand, and expanding global business ties, its infrastructure and workforce face unprecedented pressure—and opportunity. Leaders from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, MLK Labor, and Visit Bellevue share how they’re adapting to rapid growth, strengthening global access, and preparing the region for the next decade of