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This August 2018 FAA briefing by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Air Traffic Manager Steven Vale provides an overview of air traffic operations at Sea-Tac, including the decision support systems used to manage flights from taxi through cruise. It highlights key features of the airport's layout that affect flight patterns and noise, such as uneven runway thresholds that require increased separation between arriving and departing aircraft, and a 2,500-foot gap between inboard and outboard runways that allows independent operations. Taxiway limitations during North Flow operations also present challenges for efficiently managing departures on Runway 34C.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) met on August 21, 2018 to discuss aviation noise reduction strategies, including a potential nighttime voluntary curfew, runway use agreements, and optimized flight descent procedures. The FAA Tower Manager presented information on airspace and runway use, fielding community questions about flight paths over areas like Burien. The group reached general agreement that these noise mitigation strategies warrant further investigation, with the next public meeting scheduled for October 24, 2018.

The StART Aviation Noise Working Group held its first meeting on August 16, 2018, bringing together community stakeholders, airlines, the FAA, and Port of Seattle representatives to discuss strategies for reducing aircraft noise around Sea-Tac Airport. The group reviewed four potential near-term approaches—including a Runway Use Agreement, a Nighttime Voluntary Curfew, Glide Slope and Optimized Profile Descent Analysis, and an Airfield Noise/Reverse Thrust Assessment—all of which were deemed worthy of further exploration. The group agreed to meet monthly and outlined next steps, including gathering night-operations data and drafting a formal work program to guide future action.

The StART Aviation Noise Working Group held its first meeting on August 16, 2018, bringing together community stakeholders, airlines, the FAA, and Port of Seattle representatives to discuss strategies for reducing noise around Sea-Tac Airport. The group reviewed potential near-term actions including a Runway Use Agreement, a Nighttime Voluntary Curfew, Glide Slope and Optimized Profile Descent Analysis, and an Airfield Noise/Reverse Thrust Assessment. Members agreed to meet monthly and identified next steps such as gathering night operations data and drafting a work program to evaluate each noise-reduction strategy.

The Burien Airport Committee (BAC) held a revised meeting on July 17, 2018, covering updates on Quiet Skies Coalition activities, a Department of Commerce Impact Study budget proviso, and a StART meeting report. Key agenda items included a 30-minute presentation on Environmental Justice issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by representatives from the Washington Department of Ecology and the EPA, as well as a discussion on drafting a City Council resolution addressing airport noise impacts. Future agenda items included a Port of Seattle presentation on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and a Department of Public Health briefing on health effects from airport proximity.

This is the agenda for a StART (Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting held on June 27, 2018, at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Conference Center. The meeting focused on discussing and prioritizing potential actions to prevent, reduce, and mitigate aviation noise in communities surrounding Sea-Tac Airport, including consideration of forming a dedicated aviation noise working group. Key agenda items included a Congressional update on noise issues, an extended member discussion on aviation noise, and updates on airport capital projects and operations.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) met on June 27, 2018 to discuss and prioritize actions for preventing, reducing, and mitigating aviation noise around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Members representing neighboring communities, airlines, and the Port of Seattle identified top priorities including near-term noise-reduction measures, modifications to air and ground operations, and engagement with elected officials at all levels of government. A working group was established to develop specific recommendations, with the next public meeting scheduled for August 22, 2018.

This document summarizes a June 27, 2018 meeting of the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a group that fosters cooperation between the Port of Seattle and neighboring communities on airport-related issues. The meeting focused on identifying and prioritizing actions to prevent, reduce, and mitigate aviation noise, including the potential formation of a dedicated noise working group. Attendees also received an update on five federal bills in Congress with noise mitigation components, such as the FAA Reauthorization Bill and the National Defense Authorization Act, which included provisions for noise studies and funding eligibility for Highline Public Schools.

The Burien Airport Committee (BAC) met on June 19, 2018 to discuss several airport-related issues affecting the city, including an FAA Petition for Review filed by Burien, meetings with Alaska Airlines, and a proposed noise workshop and survey through the StART program. The agenda also covered potential economic opportunities linked to airport proximity and plans for future presentations on environmental justice and public health impacts. The committee reviewed an 'Aircraft Noise 101' presentation as part of its ongoing efforts to address noise policy concerns related to Sea-Tac Airport.