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2026-02-25
Aviation group raises possibility of high-speed rail link to SEA Airport
WSDOT reportedly has had ongoing discussions about incorporating air mobility into the state’s high-speed rail planning, including the possibility of serving SEA. Credit: AP A high-speed train travels along rail tracks in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. SEATAC, Wash. — State transportation planners are in early discussions about whether a future high-speed rail line -
2026-02-09Senate Ways & Means Committee Exec Session – SB 5898
Would bring WA State Aviation Fuel Tax into FAA compliance. This may open amendments to funding for noise mitigation. Maybe. It will take money from various pollution control funds (not airport). Watch meeting here: https://tvw.org/video/senate-ways-means-2026021217/?eventID=2026021217 https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5898&Year=2025&Initiative=False -
2026-01-26Senate Bill Report SB 5898 – Directing deposit of proceeds from taxes on aircraft fuel to the Aeronautics Account
Washington Senate Bill 5898 proposes redirecting tax revenues collected on aircraft fuel — specifically from the hazardous substance tax, petroleum products tax, and oil spill response tax — into the state aeronautics account, which is dedicated exclusively to aviation-related purposes. Supporters argue the change is needed to comply with federal Airport Grant Assurance requirements and to better fund Washington's airports, which contribute over $107 billion in business revenue and 410,000 jobs statewide. Opponents warn the shift could drain funding from the Model Toxics Control accounts that support environmental cleanup programs benefiting local governments and tribes. -
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. -
2025-12-01Washington Aviation System Plan executive summary
The Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) is WSDOT Aviation Division’s statewide framework evaluating Washington’s 133 public-use airports over a 2021–2041 planning horizon. The 2025 update examines airport roles, forecasts, capacity, emerging technologies, system performance, policy direction, and implementation costs. It is organized around eight goals including safety, economic development, infrastructure, aviation innovation, and sustainability. -
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.