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A Federal Aviation Administration presentation delivered to the Seattle-Tacoma Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table on December 17, 2025, explains how Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) are developed and approved. The presentation outlines a seven-stage process — from initial feasibility and design through environmental review, community engagement, and flight inspection, to final publication. It also covers how stakeholders can use the IFP Gateway portal and what timelines and preliminary reviews to expect.

The StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, brings together Port of Seattle officials, FAA representatives, and community leaders to discuss aviation noise and policy issues affecting neighborhoods around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key agenda topics include an FAA presentation on Instrument Flight Procedures, a review of StART's 2025/26 priorities, and updates from the Aviation Noise and Policy Working Groups. The meeting also features a public comment period and an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan's near-term projects.

The Port of Seattle's 2026 State Legislative Agenda, adopted December 9, 2025, outlines the Port's advocacy priorities for the 60-day legislative session running January 12 to March 12, 2026. Among its aviation-related goals, the Port seeks to restore state funding for aircraft noise mitigation that was cut in 2025, ensure state noise programs align with federal and Port efforts, and push the Commercial Aviation Working Group to set firm deadlines and produce actionable recommendations. The agenda was developed with input from Port staff, commissioners, and community representatives of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Committee.

Aviation legislative agenda adopted by the Port of Seattle covering aviation fuel tax amendments, sustainable aviation fuel incentives, and StART committee policy priorities. Also lists bills not included in the Port’s adopted agenda.