TagSea-Tac Airport(2026)

In an October 2017 email, Burien Advisory Committee member Sharyn writes to council members Nancy Tosta and Debi Wagner to propose revisions to a draft council resolution concerning Sea-Tac Airport noise and growth. She argues that Sea-Tac's 2013-2018 Part 150 Study severely underestimated actual flight operations by 51%, which has minimized noise mitigation efforts for South King County residents. She calls for updated noise modeling, a reduction in operational levels, and an end to flights over Seahurst, warning that without immediate action, residents could face nearly 1,500 additional flights per day by 2025 with no mitigation relief for another decade.

In this October 2017 letter, Port of Seattle Commission President Tom Albro responds to the Burien City Council regarding inaccuracies in a draft white paper produced by the Burien Airport Committee. Albro clarifies that airport improvements are funded primarily through Passenger Facility Charges paid by airline travelers—not local property taxes—and defends the Port's noise mitigation and air quality efforts, noting nearly $400 million spent on programs including home insulation and school soundproofing. He also invites Burien to participate in a new airport stakeholder advisory roundtable as a forum for ongoing community engagement on airport-related issues.

FAA instrument departure procedure chart for the HAROB SIX DEPARTURE (RNAV) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This chart provides navigation waypoints, altitudes, and takeoff minimums for aircraft departing SEA using RNAV navigation procedures.

This October 2017 Technical Memorandum, prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle, outlines development alternatives for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It covers a wide range of potential airport improvements, including airfield capacity enhancements, passenger terminal expansion, ground access and parking, air cargo facilities, and general aviation. The document evaluates options such as runway relocations, new taxiway configurations, and midfield terminal development to meet long-term aviation demand.

This 2017 technical memorandum, prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle, outlines development alternatives for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of a Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It covers proposed changes to the airfield, passenger terminals, ground access, parking, air cargo facilities, and general aviation. The document evaluates options such as runway relocations, new taxiway configurations, and terminal expansions to address capacity, safety compliance, and long-term growth needs.

The Aviation Advisory Committee held its first meeting on September 26, 2017, to establish its work plan for addressing Sea-Tac Airport impacts on the surrounding community, including reviewing the airport's Sustainable Master Plan Environmental Impact Statement and examining noise, health, and transportation concerns. The committee agreed to hold open public meetings with a dedicated public comment period, and a budget was allocated to hire a consultant to analyze the airport's expansion plans. Committee member Edmiston was designated to report on the group's goals and progress at the October 12th City Council meeting.

A 2017 white paper from Burien's Airport Advisory Committee argues that unchecked expansion at Sea-Tac Airport is causing serious health and environmental harm—including noise pollution, air pollution, and related illnesses—for residents of South King County and parts of Seattle. The committee contends that the Port of Seattle has prioritized the convenience of air travelers over the well-being of nearby communities, while King County taxpayers bear the financial burden of an airport that benefits the entire state. The paper calls on the Burien City Council to urge regional and state leaders to coordinate aviation capacity planning and meaningfully address the human costs of continued airport growth.