TagSea-Tac Airport(1855)

This SeaTac Historical Tour Guide brochure outlines 15 significant historical sites in the City of SeaTac, Washington, tracing the area's development from its origins as a Fort Steilacoom-Fort Bellingham military road corridor through early pioneer settlement, agricultural growth, and Japanese-American communities. It documents the transformation of the region into a major aviation hub, including the evolution of Bow Lake Airport into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which opened officially in 1947 after the Port of Seattle Commission voted to develop it into a major commercial airport serving the Puget Sound area.

This document presents the opening materials from a December 13, 2023 StART (Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Part 150 Study, a federally guided process for assessing and managing aircraft noise impacts. The study is being conducted by ESA, an environmental aviation consultancy with experience at more than 180 airports nationwide and over 25 completed Part 150 Studies. The meeting introduced the ESA project management team and outlined the firm's qualifications for leading Sea-Tac's noise compatibility planning effort.

The SR 509 Completion Project extends State Route 509 from 24th Avenue South to South 160th Street near Sea-Tac Airport, adding new interchanges, roundabouts, and connections to southbound I-5 and toward Seattle. Key features include a new interchange at South 188th Street with a shared-use path and Lake to Sound Trail access, as well as a South 160th Street interchange with noise walls to protect nearby residents. The project also includes wetland mitigation sites and infrastructure improvements along the Des Moines Memorial Drive corridor.

This document provides directions to The Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which is located on the mezzanine level above checkpoint #1. It includes instructions for arriving by car from multiple directions, by Link Light Rail, from a flight gate, by drop-off, and by hotel shuttle, all guiding visitors to the International ticketing counter area and up to the mezzanine level. Parking validation is available only in General Parking floors 3 and 5-8, and not all groups qualify for validation.

Chapter 15.12 of the Burien Municipal Code establishes minimum building construction standards to reduce aircraft noise for properties near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Buildings are divided into three noise reduction zones (35 dB, 30 dB, and 25 dB), each requiring progressively higher sound transmission ratings for walls, windows, doors, roofs, and ventilation systems. The code applies to all new construction and most additions intended for human occupancy, with limited exceptions for small remodels and non-inhabited structures like warehouses and garages.

The Port of Seattle's Draft Final Land Stewardship Plan (November 2023) outlines a framework for managing and improving the natural lands surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), including ecological assessments, tree canopy policies, and habitat stewardship recommendations. The plan identifies management units across Port-owned properties, evaluates their ecological conditions, and prioritizes conservation and restoration actions. It also considers equity and community access, aiming to balance airport operational needs with environmental sustainability goals.