3f - Neighborhood Connection MeetingSeaTac Noise update
Neighborhood Connection Meeting
October 15,, 2015, 6:00-7:30 PM
Sacajawea Middle School
Brian J. Wilson,, Chief of Staff
SeaTac Noise update
Citizen complaints regarding:
Increased noise from take -offs and landings out of
SeaTac
Changes in flight patterns and elevation through
different neighborhoods
Increased number of flights (take -offs and landings)
Significant change observed over the last 6 months
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Main runway construction to be completed in October
2015
Annually, 70% of air traffic to the south, 30% to the
north (most north traffic during the summer months)
16% increase in SeaTac airport traffic
Within last 8 months, FAA authorized satellite
navigation (Green Skies Initiative for take -offs and
landings as a safety and fuel saving measure at SeaTac)
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Increased flights to and from SeaTac (13.4% July 2015)
Increased weight of aircraft (planes are at capacity)
Significant increase in
the
use of jets
as opposed to
other
types of
aircraft
(jet
traffic
has
doubled)
Newer generation aircraft (full power vs. optimal)
Flight elevations for take -offs over Federal Way
(between 4,000-7,000 feet, 3,000 for
safety/emergency); arrivals, 7,000-9,000 feet
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Next steps:
Open communication with citizens to understand their
concerns
Ongoing dialog with SeaTac Airport and FAA officials
regarding concerns of Federal Way citizens
Exploration of options regarding flight elevations and
patterns
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Next Steps (cont.)
"Open House" at City Hall
November 19, 2015 from
in planned for Thursday,
7:00 — 8:30 PM
Opportunity for citizens to have direct interaction and
meaningful exchange with SeaTac Airport and FAA
officials
Obtain status report regarding runway completion
scheduled for October 2015
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Resources currently available to citizens:
Flight patterns and information are available on the Port of Seattle
website "Public Vue, Noise Programs." Website shows flight
information and patterns over the City of Federal Way.
Linda C. Stewart
Director, Aviation Community Partnerships Seattle -Tacoma
International Airport Port of Seattle PO Box 68727 Seattle, WA 98168
P: 206-787-7983
E: ;tewart.l@portseattle.or
Brian J. Wilson, Chief of Staff
Mayor's Office, City of Federal Way
brian.wilson@cityoffederalway.com
253.835.2510
SeaTac Noise
Brian J. Wilson, Chief of Staff
Mayor's Office
City of Federal Way
bi idn.wilson@cityoffederalway.com
253.835.2510