TagSea-Tac Airport(2025)
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2024-07-04
Sea-Tac Airport’s 75th anniversary takes off amid constant change
By Jean Sherrard Special to The Seattle Times IF THERE WERE birthday candles for our premier regional airport, winds of perpetual change would blow them out. On July 9, 1949, 30,000 people gathered to dedicate the gleaming $3 million terminal and administration building of Seattle-Tacoma (long nicknamed Sea-Tac) International Airport. Its six stories and 243,000 -
2024-07-02FAA CZMP Negative Determination Letter: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Near-Term Projects
The FAA issued a Negative Determination in July 2024, concluding that planned near-term construction and equipment-relocation projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are not likely to cause effects on Washington State's coastal zone. The 31 Near-Term Projects—drawn from the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan—include taxiway extensions, blast pad expansions, and high-speed runway exits, with FAA involvement limited to relocating navigational aids and adjusting flight procedures on airport property. The Washington State Department of Ecology was asked to concur with this finding under the Coastal Zone Management Act. -
2024-07-02Appendix E: Coastal Resources — FAA CZMP Negative Determination and Washington State Department of Ecology Response for Sea-Tac Airport Near-Term Projects
The FAA issued a Negative Determination in July 2024, concluding that planned Near-Term Projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are not likely to cause coastal effects under the Coastal Zone Management Act. The projects include taxiway extensions, blast pad expansions, and relocation of navigational equipment across four airfield areas, with construction set to begin in 2026 over a six-year period. Because all FAA actions are confined to upland areas within the airport property, no significant impacts to Washington State's coastal zone resources were identified. -
2024-07-02
FAA CZMP Negative Determination Letter: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Near-Term Projects
The FAA issued a Negative Determination in July 2024, concluding that planned near-term construction and equipment-relocation projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are not likely to cause effects on Washington State's coastal zone. The 31 Near-Term Projects—drawn from the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan—include taxiway extensions, blast pad expansions, and high-speed runway exits, with FAA involvement limited to relocating navigational aids and adjusting flight procedures on airport property. The Washington State Department of Ecology was asked to concur with this finding under the Coastal Zone Management Act. -
2024-07-02Appendix E: Coastal Resources – FAA CZMP Negative Determination Letter
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Negative Determination in July 2024, concluding that planned near-term construction and equipment relocation projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are not reasonably likely to cause effects on Washington State's coastal zone. The 31 Near-Term Projects, which include taxiway extensions, blast pad expansions, and relocation of navigational aids, are part of the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan and are scheduled to begin construction in 2026. The FAA requested written concurrence from the Washington State Department of Ecology, while the Port of Seattle remains responsible for separate consistency certification for any projects requiring Clean Water Act permits. -
2024-07-02
FAA CZMP Negative Determination Letter: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Near-Term Projects
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Negative Determination in July 2024, concluding that planned near-term construction and equipment relocation projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are not reasonably likely to cause effects on Washington State's coastal zone. The 31 Near-Term Projects, which include taxiway extensions, blast pad expansions, and relocation of navigational aids, are part of the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan and are scheduled to begin construction in 2026. The FAA requested written concurrence from the Washington State Department of Ecology, while the Port of Seattle remains responsible for separate consistency certification for any projects requiring Clean Water Act permits. -
2024-06-20Notice of public hearing: Port Of Seattle bond and note issuance
The Port of Seattle held a public hearing on June 20, 2024, to consider issuing up to $400 million in commercial paper notes and up to $850 million in revenue bonds to fund improvements across its maritime and aviation facilities. A significant portion—up to $600 million—is earmarked for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport projects, including runway repairs, terminal construction, noise mitigation, and related airfield upgrades. The notice also covers funding for seaport terminals, marinas, and Port technology infrastructure throughout the Seattle area. -
Salmon-Safe Certification Logo
The image shows the logo for Salmon-Safe, a nonprofit certification organization that works to protect Pacific salmon habitat through land-use standards. The logo features two salmon silhouettes in blue with a stylized river or watershed graphic, accompanied by the text 'SALMON SAFE.' -
SEL and DNL 65 Noise Metrics Educational Slide — Port Of Seattle Part 150 Study
An educational slide produced by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport explaining aircraft noise metrics, including Single Event Sound Level (SEL), Hourly LEQ, and Day-Night Level (DNL). The slide illustrates how varying numbers of daily flight events (1, 10, or 100) can produce identical DNL 65 noise levels, and includes charts showing sound levels over time periods ranging from seconds to 24 hours. -
2024-06-12Sea-Tac Airport PFAS SHARP report — part 1 of 2
A SHARP (Site Hazard Assessment Ranking and Prioritization) report for SeaTac Airport covering PFAS contamination identified at four areas: fire station, fuel farm, fire training area, and industrial wastewater system. The report details media scores for groundwater, soil, surface water, sediment, and indoor air, noting concerns about Des Moines Creek and the City of Highline’s