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Articles tagged with the Sustainable Airport Master Plan.
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2026-07-29Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan riles surrounding community
Sea-Tac hit a record 52.6 million passengers in 2025, a total expected to climb in the coming years. Don Wilson | Port of Seattle By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jul 13, 2026 Listen to this article5 min Story Highlights What’s This? The Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Aviation Master Plan includes 31 projects -
2026-07-22Highline Forum July 22, 2026
## 1. SAMP NTP SEPA DEIS Update - Presented by Steve Rybolt, Port of Seattle ## 2. South King & Port Communities: Environmental Investment Program - Presented by AJ McClure & Bunthay Cheam, Port of Seattle ## 3. South King & Port Communities: Economic Opportunity for Communities - Presented by Cathy Vue, Port of Seattle ## 4. StART Annual Report - Presented by Andres Mantillas, Marco Milanese & John Flanagan **Next Meeting:** September 23, 2026 | City of Des Moines, Police Building Training Room -
2026-07-22Highline Forum agenda, July 22, 2026
Agenda for the July 22, 2026 Highline Forum meeting hosted by Highline College, covering the South King & Port Communities Fund, SAMP NTP SEPA DEIS update, and StART Annual Report. The hybrid meeting was held in person at Highline College Building 2 and via Microsoft Teams. Also includes the full list of 2026 Highline Forum -
2026-07-14Community open house: Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac demand equity for airport-impacted communities
The cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac held a Community Open House to demand equity for communities impacted by Sea-Tac Airport, presenting concerns about a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The cities argue the DEIS fails to adequately address hazardous materials risks—including incomplete PFAS contamination mapping and insufficient evaluation of off-site pollution migration—and does not properly demonstrate how airport expansion affects nearby neighborhoods, parks, and land use. Key deficiencies identified include reliance on future regulatory compliance rather than current evidence, and a lack of clear analysis linking land use conclusions to technical findings. -
2026-07-14Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) community open house
The City of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac co-hosted a Community Open House on July 14, 2026, to present the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The meeting covered proposed airfield, terminal, cargo, and landside expansion projects, along with their potential environmental impacts on surrounding communities. Residents were invited to learn about next steps and submit public comments on the plan. -
2026-07-09Port of Seattle Commission Special Meeting – SEPA SAMP NTP Draft EIS Public Comment
The Port of Seattle Commission is holding a Special Meeting to gather public input on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) — and your voice matters. This critical environmental review shapes the future of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding communities, making public participation essential. Meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. with informational displays and staff available to answer questions, followed by an official public comment period from 4:30–6:00 p.m. where Commissioners will be present to hear testimony directly. Virtual sign-ups are accepted July 6–8, 2026, and written comments can be submitted via email. The meeting is also available to view or listen to online or by phone. -
2026-07-09
Port Of Seattle Commission special meeting agenda: SAMP NTP SEPA DEIS public comment
The Port of Seattle Commission held a special public meeting on July 9, 2026, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to receive official comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects. Community members could participate in person, virtually, or by submitting written comments to SAMP@portseattle.org. The meeting was part of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review process, giving the public an opportunity to weigh in on planned airport development and its potential environmental impacts. -
2026-07-01Tips for Providing Meaningful Public Comment on the Seattle-Tacoma SAMP Draft EIS
This document provides guidance for residents near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on how to submit public comments about the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and its Draft Environmental Impact Statement before the July 21, 2026 deadline. It highlights key concerns including aircraft noise, air quality, traffic, and economic impacts on neighboring communities, with sample comment language residents can adapt. A central argument is that the standard DNL noise metric understates the real impact of a 20% increase in flight operations, and that supplemental noise metrics should be used to better reflect residents' daily experiences. -
2026-06-30STNI letter to Port Commission on SAMP public hearing June 30, 2026
Letter dated June 30, 2026 from SeaTacNoise.Info (STNI) signatories Íde, JC, Miles, Paula, Rami, and Stephen to Port Of Seattle Commissioners Ryan Calkins, Fred Felleman, Sam Cho, Hamdi Mohamed, and Toshiko Hasegawa regarding the July 9, 2026 SAMP-NTP (Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects) public hearing on the DEIS. Authors request the event be designated -
2026-06-24StART meeting agenda June 24, 2026
Overview of (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) (SAMP) Near-Term Projects, Part 150 update