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This document traces the history of regional air transportation planning in Washington State from 1942 to 1997, covering key milestones such as the original selection of the Bow Lake airport site, runway expansions, and noise-related lawsuits against the Port of Seattle. It highlights repeated policy decisions—including the 1973 Sea-Tac Communities Plan and the 1985 Master Plan Update—that explicitly ruled out new runways and major site expansions at Sea-Tac International Airport. The chronology also documents growing community concerns about aircraft noise, vibration, and smoke, reflected in legal actions and environmental impact studies throughout the period.

This document traces the history of commercial airport capacity and noise policy decisions in the Central Puget Sound region from 1973 to 2006, focusing on Sea-Tac Airport. It covers key milestones such as the Port of Seattle's various noise mitigation programs, agreements with the Highline School District, and debates over building a third runway and expanding Boeing Field. The chronology highlights the ongoing tension between meeting growing air travel demand and addressing the noise impacts on surrounding communities and schools.