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2026-01-23Senate Bill Report SB5989 – Distribution of Aircraft Fuel Tax Revenue
A senate bill report analyzing SB5989, which would direct a portion of state sales and use tax on aviation fuel to the aeronautics account instead of the general fund. The bill starts with 0.5% in fiscal year 2027, increasing to 1% beginning in fiscal year 2028, and requires DOT reporting on funded airport projects. -
2026-01-01Senate Bill 6352 – 2026 Transportation Resources Act
A comprehensive transportation bill from the 2026 Washington State Legislature addressing mobile driver’s licenses, fee increases, and a large carve out for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The bill also introduces mobile credentials for driver’s licenses and ID cards, and implements a $1 annual fee increase starting July 2028. -
2025-12-01Washington aviation system plan executive summary
Executive summary of WSDOT’s statewide aviation system plan evaluating Washington’s public-use airport system performance and 20-year needs. The 2025 update examines airport roles, facilities, aviation activity, forecasts, capacity, access, emerging technologies, system performance, policy direction, and implementation costs for 133 airports. -
2025-12-01Washington aviation system plan executive summary
Executive summary of WSDOT’s statewide aviation system plan evaluating Washington’s public-use airport system performance and 20-year needs. The 2025 update examines airport roles, facilities, aviation activity, forecasts, capacity, access, emerging technologies, system performance, policy direction, and implementation costs for 133 airports. -
2025-11-19Puget Sound Gateway Program SR 509 Completion Project
WSDOT presentation on the Puget Sound Gateway Program, focusing on the SR 509 Completion Project. The program includes two projects (SR 167 and SR 509) to provide essential connections to the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, with various stages of construction progress. -
2025-11-01Commercial Aviation Work Group 2025 Annual Report
The Commercial Aviation Work Group’s 2025 annual report to the Washington Legislature detailing four meetings held in 2025, membership status, and interim recommendations. The group strongly recommends that the Legislature encourage Sound Transit to locate a Link station near the Paine Field passenger terminal to maximize public investments and minimize climate impacts. -
2025-10-21FAA Letter to Washington State DOT on Aviation Fuel Tax Compliance
FAA letter to Washington State Department of Transportation requesting clarification on aviation fuel tax collections and compliance with federal revenue requirements. The FAA reviews three types of taxes and identifies issues with tracking, reporting, and use of tax proceeds for aviation purposes. -
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2024-11-14SR-509 Stage 2 Open House
WSDOT is hosting an open house on SR-509 Big Picture School 440 S 186th Street, Burien WA 98168 -
2024-06-27
First meeting of the Commercial Aviation Work Group set for July 11 in Tumwater: Attendees may also join meeting online
June 27, 2024 Christina Crea, WSDOT Aviation Communications Manager, 360-810-0902 OLYMPIA – The Commercial Aviation Work Group—created by the Legislature last year—will host its first public meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event Center in Tumwater. The group will evaluate the long-range commercial aviation and transportation needs of the state, including alternatives for additional aviation