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This February 2018 briefing presents an update to the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, outlining both near-term improvement projects and a long-term development vision for the airport. The plan addresses existing conditions, development constraints, and key functional areas—including terminal, cargo, and displaced facilities—while also covering environmental review and stakeholder engagement processes. A phased approach guides how the airport intends to manage growth and infrastructure changes over time.

The Port of Seattle's 2018 State Legislative Agenda outlines the organization's key policy priorities for the year, including workforce development in maritime and manufacturing industries, transportation improvements around Sea-Tac Airport, statewide tourism promotion, and land use issues affecting port competitiveness. The agenda also addresses quality job creation, support for small and minority-owned businesses, and transportation infrastructure funding for critical regional projects like the Puget Sound Gateway Program and State Route 518. While focused broadly on port operations and economic development, the document touches on airport-related transportation access and aviation safety regulations relevant to Sea-Tac Airport stakeholders.

This February 2018 Port of Seattle Commission memo outlines the agency's local and regional government relations priorities for the year, covering areas such as workforce development, regional mobility, and environmental sustainability. Among the aviation-related priorities, the Port committed to advancing the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), strengthening community engagement with airport-area neighborhoods through forums like the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), and pursuing noise insulation grant funding for public schools near the airport. The document also highlights the Port's interest in studying the relationship between aviation activity and ultrafine particulate emissions as part of its broader state and federal legislative agenda.

The Port of Seattle's February 2018 briefing updates the Commission on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), a long-range planning effort initiated in 2013 to identify facility improvements needed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport over a 20-year horizon. The plan proposes a package of near-term projects—including 19 gates connected to a new terminal north of the existing complex—projected to meet capacity needs through 2027, while keeping the airport's current three-runway system in place. Public scoping for environmental review of these near-term projects was anticipated to begin in mid-to-late 2018.

The Port of Seattle's 2018 Federal Legislative Agenda outlines priorities for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including securing federal funding for infrastructure, expanding TSA and customs screening capacity, and addressing the airport's impact on surrounding communities. On noise and environmental issues, the Port sought greater FAA authority to engage local communities on flight path changes and noise concerns, supported studies on ultrafine particulate emissions, and pledged to monitor any proposed changes to the 65 DNL noise mitigation standard. The agenda also emphasized promoting sustainable aviation fuels, protecting immigrant workers, and improving quality of life for residents near the airport.

This document outlines the Port of Seattle's 2018 Federal Legislative Agenda for maritime priorities, covering topics such as Harbor Maintenance Tax reform, fishing fleet modernization, Seattle Harbor deepening, and Terminal 5 upgrades. It also addresses immigration policies, Puget Sound environmental restoration, and trade policy advocacy. Note that this document focuses exclusively on maritime issues and does not contain information related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

This January 2018 Port of Seattle presentation outlines the Tourism Marketing Support Program, which aims to grow the region's visitor economy by increasing tourist numbers and spending across Washington State while expanding use of Port assets. The program supports partnerships with travel organizations and positions the Port as a leader in the visitor industry, aligning with the Port's broader Century Agenda goal of advancing the Seattle region as a leading tourism destination.

This January 2018 Port of Seattle Commission briefing provides a quarterly update on the NorthSTAR Program, a joint Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines effort to renovate and expand the North Satellite terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The project involves growing the facility from 12 to 20 contact gates, modernizing existing infrastructure, and upgrading baggage handling systems, with construction on schedule and approximately $98.3 million spent of a $658.3 million budget. Key completed milestones include FAA-approved crane operations, structural steel erection, and installation of rainwater harvest tanks, while ongoing work includes chilled water piping replacement and escalator upgrades.

This January 2018 Port of Seattle presentation provides a Fourth Quarter 2017 update on the NorthSTAR Program and North Satellite (NSAT) renovation project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The project expands the North Satellite terminal from 160,000 to 428,000 square feet and increases contact gate positions from 12 to 20, with key improvements including a marketplace, updated gate lobbies, seismic reinforcement, and new technology infrastructure. The renovation aims to enhance the passenger experience from curb to seat, improve safety, and increase overall level of service and passenger comfort.

A January 2018 Port of Seattle report presented to the Port Commission details the economic impacts of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, showing that Sea-Tac supported approximately 87,300 jobs and generated over $11.4 billion in business revenue in 2017. The impacts span on-site airport activities—including airlines, cargo, and ground transportation—as well as visitor spending, which alone accounted for 68,200 jobs and nearly $5.9 billion in revenue. The report provides a comprehensive breakdown of wages, compensation, and business revenue across all airport-related sectors.