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The Federal Aviation Administration filed a certified index to the administrative record in two Ninth Circuit cases challenging the FAA's September 24, 2025, Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for near-term construction and development projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petitioners—Vashon Island Fair Skies and the City of Burien—are contesting the agency's environmental review of the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan. The full administrative record was made available to petitioners' counsel via an online link on March 19, 2026.

The Burien Airport Committee held its February 17, 2026 meeting to discuss airport-related policy matters, including legislative updates, Burien's decision not to participate in the Port of Seattle's StART Day in Olympia due to concerns that the shared legislative agenda did not accurately represent Burien's interests, and the status of the SAMP (Sustainable Airport Master Plan) appeal. The meeting also covered the Port of Seattle's South King County Community Impact Fund grant awards and an upcoming presentation on a proposed rezoning of land north of the NERA (noise-affected) area near Sea-Tac Airport.

The Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee met on February 9, 2026, at City Council Chambers in Des Moines, Washington, to address agenda items including approval of January meeting minutes, community complaints and communications, and updates on the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) and the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The attached January 12, 2026 meeting minutes show the committee approved its workplan and prior meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote, with one member absent. These meetings reflect ongoing local government engagement with Sea-Tac Airport noise and development policy issues affecting the Des Moines community.

The Des Moines, WA City Council is reviewing a 2026 workplan for its Airport Advisory Committee, an advisory body created in June 2025 to address issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The workplan focuses primarily on the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and its environmental review process, with the committee advocating for expanded air quality monitoring, a more comprehensive traffic impact analysis, and stronger noise mitigation measures for affected residents. The committee also plans to conduct a community survey in mid-2026 to gauge public awareness of the airport's projected operational growth and its impacts on the Des Moines community.

The Burien Airport Committee met on November 18, 2025, and is scheduled to meet again on January 20, 2026, to discuss ongoing efforts by the City of Burien to address Sea-Tac Airport impacts on surrounding communities. Key topics include a multi-city legal challenge to the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), state legislative developments related to Senate Bill 5652, and updates on noise mitigation funding through the South King County Fund. The committee also coordinates community advocacy through groups like StART and engages with the Port of Seattle on issues such as tree removal at Mathison Park and reforms to the port community benefit package program.

The Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee's draft 2026 Workplan outlines key priorities including air quality monitoring, the SEA Airport Part 150 noise study, traffic impacts, and projected increases in airport operations. The plan addresses noise mitigation measures and public education related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's expansion, with 2032 DNL noise contours showing affected residential and commercial areas in Des Moines reaching up to 75 decibels. This workplan reflects the committee's efforts to protect community health and quality of life amid growing airport activity.

This workplan outlines a community committee's priorities for addressing the impacts of Sea-Tac Airport's expansion on Des Moines, Washington. Key goals include expanding air quality monitoring, hiring a toxicologist to evaluate the airport's environmental impact statement, researching noise mitigation alternatives beyond sound insulation, and pushing for a more thorough traffic analysis. The committee also plans to conduct a community survey in 2026 to gauge public awareness of the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and guide future outreach efforts.