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In August 2018, the Mayor and City Council of Federal Way, Washington, wrote to Port of Seattle commissioners requesting a 60-day extension—to November 27, 2018—of the public comment period for Sea-Tac Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The letter cited the complexity of nearly 1,500 pages of technical documents and growing constituent concerns about aircraft noise and airport expansion. The council argued that the original four-month review window was insufficient for a project of this scale, which includes a new 19-gate terminal, taxiway extensions, and dozens of other infrastructure projects aimed at increasing passenger capacity from 46.9 million to 66 million by 2034.

This report, produced by Community Attributes Inc. for the Port of Seattle and revised in August 2018, analyzes the economic impacts of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac). It is included as Appendix K in a broader study covering socioeconomics and children's health topics related to airport operations. The findings are intended to inform decision makers about the airport's role in the regional economy and its effects on surrounding communities.

The Federal Way City Council held a special meeting on July 17, 2018, featuring a study session on the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), with presentations from Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins and directors of Capital Project Delivery and Aviation Environment and Sustainability. The session allowed council members to ask questions and hear updates on airport expansion and sustainability efforts relevant to the Federal Way area. The meeting also included a citizen comment period and an executive session regarding potential litigation.

A May 2018 Port of Seattle Commission briefing assessed the financial impact of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) on Sea-Tac Airport, finding that adding SAMP projects could push airline cost-per-enplaned-passenger (CPE) to an infeasible $36 by 2027. To keep costs within an acceptable range of $25–$30, the Port identified the need to increase non-aeronautical revenues, control operating and maintenance expenses, and reduce projected capital spending. The briefing concluded that SAMP is financially achievable, but only with vigilant cost management.

The Port of Seattle presented a Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Update to the International Boulevard Business Operators and Transportation Review Committee on May 4, 2018, outlining the airport's long-term vision and near-term projects. The update covered planning progress, including completed steps such as FAA-approved market demand analysis and two rounds of public open houses, with a third open house planned for May 30. Three conceptual alternatives for a second terminal and roadway configuration were introduced, all requiring further study to assess feasibility, cost, and operational efficiency.

This 2018 technical memorandum, prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle, outlines near-term construction projects, financial feasibility, and long-term vision for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It covers major airside, terminal, cargo, and landside projects, along with an assessment of airfield operational feasibility and recommended actions following the plan's completion. While focused primarily on facilities and finance, the document provides context for infrastructure decisions that may affect airport operations and surrounding communities.

This 2018 technical memorandum outlines a Sustainability Planning and Management Strategy for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, developed by Leigh Fisher and Synergy Consultants for the Port of Seattle. It establishes sustainability goals, objectives, and metrics across financial, environmental, and social focus areas, drawing on FAA guidance and Port of Seattle commitments. The document also addresses climate change risks to airport facilities and provides a framework for integrating sustainability into near-term airport development decisions.

This 2018 technical memorandum prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle provides an environmental overview of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It examines existing environmental conditions across topics such as air quality, noise, water resources, biological resources, and hazardous materials, then assesses how the airport's near-term construction and improvement projects could affect those resources. The document is intended to guide planners in understanding potential environmental impacts — including noise and compatible land use — before major airport development decisions are finalized.