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Memorandum from Boeing Field Airport Manager Donald W. Smith to Port of Seattle’s Jody Yamanaka approving the proposed forecasting methodology for aviation demands at BFI. The memo confirms that the forecasts and approach are consistent with discussions and historical statistics, and finds the methods acceptable given limited resources.

Letter from Port of Seattle Director of Aviation Oris Dunham to King County Council Chairman Paul Barden regarding a Memo of Understanding for Boeing Headquarters project at Sea-Tac International Airport. Includes discussion of rezoning approval following favorable Washington State Supreme Court ruling.

Meeting notice from Sea-Tac International Airport Chairman Oris W. Dunham Jr. to Policy Advisory Committee Members announcing a January 13, 1982 meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Noise Exposure Update.

Meeting minutes from the Airspace Study Advisory Committee discussing the study of airspace interaction between Sea-Tac Airport and Boeing Field. The committee reviewed the study’s purpose, organization, scope, and schedule, with presentations on air traffic control and local airspace structure.

Meeting agenda for the Airspace Study Advisory Committee hosted by the Port of Seattle. The meeting covers study background, scope of work, air traffic control and airspace structure, and progress updates on GA Survey and BFI control tower survey.

Letter from Port of Seattle inviting Jean Pihlman of Zone III Committee to participate in an Advisory Committee for the Sea-Tac/Boeing Field Airspace Study. The study will address impacts on airport capacity from shared airspace usage between the two airports.

Organizational chart showing the project structure for the Airspace Study of Sea-Tac International Airport and King County International Airport. Shows the management hierarchy including Port of Seattle, King County, FAA, and Washington State Department of Transportation involvement.

Testimony by Oris Dunham, Director of Aviation at Sea-Tac International Airport, opposing S-R zoning of a 35-acre area north of the airport due to noise impact incompatibility. The Port argues that residential zoning is illegal and inappropriate for the highest noise-impact zone, citing the Colella v. King County case and requesting M-L zoning instead.

Letter to the Seattle Times Troubleshooter discussing the Port of Seattle’s acquisition of south and west areas and requesting clarification on FAA guidelines for noise abatement and safety areas. The writer seeks information about clear zone regulations and environmental guidelines for runway development.

Letter from Sea-Tac Airport Manager Oris W. Dunham Jr. to William C. Holstine addressing community concerns about airport operations, including land acquisition programs, noise mitigation, flight operations, and the North Sea-Tac Park development. The letter responds to a November 14 meeting and community questionnaire about Port of Seattle relationships with surrounding neighborhoods.