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A May 2018 Port of Seattle Commission briefing assessed the financial impact of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) on Sea-Tac Airport, finding that adding SAMP projects could push airline cost-per-enplaned-passenger (CPE) to an infeasible $36 by 2027. To keep costs within an acceptable range of $25–$30, the Port identified the need to increase non-aeronautical revenues, control operating and maintenance expenses, and reduce projected capital spending. The briefing concluded that SAMP is financially achievable, but only with vigilant cost management.

This document outlines the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Master Plan (SAMP) near-term capital improvement projects spanning 2017 through 2027, totaling approximately $4.47 billion in planned investments. Major project groups include a new North Terminal complex, landside busway improvements, airfield upgrades, and temporary gate expansions, with peak spending projected around 2024–2026. The plan reflects Sea-Tac's long-range strategy to expand capacity, modernize infrastructure, and accommodate growing passenger and cargo demand.

The Port of Seattle presented a Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Update to the International Boulevard Business Operators and Transportation Review Committee on May 4, 2018, outlining the airport's long-term vision and near-term projects. The update covered planning progress, including completed steps such as FAA-approved market demand analysis and two rounds of public open houses, with a third open house planned for May 30. Three conceptual alternatives for a second terminal and roadway configuration were introduced, all requiring further study to assess feasibility, cost, and operational efficiency.

This 2018 technical memorandum prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle provides an environmental overview of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It examines existing environmental conditions across topics such as air quality, noise, water resources, biological resources, and hazardous materials, then assesses how the airport's near-term construction and improvement projects could affect those resources. The document is intended to guide planners in understanding potential environmental impacts — including noise and compatible land use — before major airport development decisions are finalized.

This May 2018 technical memorandum, prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle, outlines near-term capital projects and long-term facility improvements planned for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It evaluates the financial and operational feasibility of major airside, terminal, cargo, and landside projects, and recommends key actions for implementation following completion of the planning process. Note that this document focuses on facilities and financial planning rather than noise policy specifically.

This 2018 technical memorandum, prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle, outlines near-term construction projects, financial feasibility, and long-term vision for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It covers major airside, terminal, cargo, and landside projects, along with an assessment of airfield operational feasibility and recommended actions following the plan's completion. While focused primarily on facilities and finance, the document provides context for infrastructure decisions that may affect airport operations and surrounding communities.

This 2018 technical memorandum outlines a Sustainability Planning and Management Strategy for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, developed by Leigh Fisher and Synergy Consultants for the Port of Seattle. It establishes sustainability goals, objectives, and metrics across financial, environmental, and social focus areas, drawing on FAA guidance and Port of Seattle commitments. The document also addresses climate change risks to airport facilities and provides a framework for integrating sustainability into near-term airport development decisions.

The Aviation Advisory Committee met on April 9, 2018 to discuss strategies for addressing aircraft noise, focusing on two main priorities: implementing a nighttime flight curfew and improving community engagement around the Port of Seattle's airport expansion planning (SAMP). Committee members expressed concern that previous Port of Seattle community forums had failed to meaningfully include the most affected neighborhoods, and agreed to draft a letter to the Port demanding more open dialogue. The committee also planned to present a report to the City Council on April 26, 2018.

The Burien Airport Committee (BAC) held meetings in early 2018 to address concerns about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's growth and its impact on surrounding communities. Key topics included the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Environmental Impact Statement, an Interlocal Agreement among Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac to coordinate responses to airport expansion, and updates on noise-related efforts such as Quiet Skies Burien and the city's petition regarding turbo-prop flights overhead. The committee also discussed participation in regional aviation planning studies led by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and the FAA.

At a March 12, 2018 Aviation Advisory Committee meeting, the City of Des Moines raised concerns that Sea-Tac Airport was approving capacity-expanding projects — including the North Satellite, International Arrivals Facility, and Concourse D Hardstand Holdroom — on a piecemeal basis rather than evaluating their combined environmental impacts together. The City sent a letter to the Airport's Managing Director arguing that treating these projects as part of the baseline 'future condition' in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) environmental review, rather than as growth-related additions, was unacceptable and contradicted prior commitments. Des Moines requested clarification and a reaffirmation that the cumulative capacity and noise impacts of these projects would be fully analyzed in the SAMP review, citing disproportionate noise and health burdens on residents living near the airport.