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In a June 2024 letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Port of Seattle leaders expressed strong support for Delta Air Lines' application to add a new daily nonstop flight between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The letter highlights that only two direct flights per day currently serve the SEA-DCA route, leaving most Pacific Northwest travelers bound for the Washington, D.C. area to use connecting flights or more distant airports. Port officials argue that adding the new route would increase competition, lower fares, and improve access to the nation's capital for residents throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The Port of Seattle held a public hearing on June 20, 2024, to consider issuing up to $400 million in commercial paper notes and up to $850 million in revenue bonds to fund improvements across its maritime and aviation facilities. A significant portion—up to $600 million—is earmarked for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport projects, including runway repairs, terminal construction, noise mitigation, and related airfield upgrades. The notice also covers funding for seaport terminals, marinas, and Port technology infrastructure throughout the Seattle area.

A SHARP (Site Hazard Assessment Ranking and Prioritization) report for SeaTac Airport covering PFAS contamination identified at four areas: fire station, fuel farm, fire training area, and industrial wastewater system. The report details media scores for groundwater, soil, surface water, sediment, and indoor air, noting concerns about Des Moines Creek and the City of Highline’s

The Port of Seattle held public workshops in June 2024 to kick off an update to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Part 150 Noise Study, gathering community input from residents and other interested parties near the airport. The workshops were promoted through a wide range of online publications, social media, and community outreach channels, with materials available in multiple languages including Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, and Chinese. A follow-up workshop on Draft Noise Exposure Maps was scheduled for September–October 2025.

This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in June 2024, outlines the purpose and need for near-term construction and improvement projects identified in Sea-Tac Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It is part of a broader set of supporting documents that also covers alternatives analysis, terminal needs assessment, and air cargo facility requirements. The report provides the foundational justification for proposed airport development decisions and infrastructure changes.

This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in June 2024, outlines the purpose and need for near-term capital projects identified in Sea-Tac Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It is part of a broader set of supporting documents that also covers alternatives analysis, terminal needs assessment, and air cargo facility requirements. The report provides the foundational justification for proposed airport improvements and infrastructure expansions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in June 2024, outlines the purpose and need for near-term construction and improvement projects identified in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It is part of a broader set of supporting documents that also covers alternatives analysis, terminal needs, and air cargo facility requirements. The report provides the foundational justification for planned airport development decisions.