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Noise: Overview

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport offers one of the most comprehensive aircraft noise reduction programs in the nation.

Read about Noise Abatement for information on how the airport reduces the noise produced by aircraft while on the ground, during takeoffs and landings and during flights over populated areas.

Our Noise Remedy programs are designed to significantly reduce aircraft noise that people hear in their homes and in the classroom. As a pioneer in noise remedy efforts, Sea-Tac Airport’s success story has been overwhelming. Based upon insulation questionnaires received from homeowners, an impressive 96% of homes insulated through this program experienced noticeable differences in interior noise levels as well as welcomed reduction in energy costs coupled with improved security.

Property Acquisition/Relocation staff work with property owners and tenants when purchasing land needed for airport construction or future aviation-related development, or when residential use is incompatible with airport activities.

Read about the FAA's role in airport noise reduction programs.

Sea-Tac Airport's Part 150 Study

The airport's Part 150 Study (205 MB PDF, document is 400 pages and contains several large maps) on Noise and Land Use Compatibility Plan was updated and approved by the FAA on June 3, 2002. This study is a voluntary planning effort to reduce the noise from aircraft operations. It produces realistic and practical solutions, fair to both aviation and non-aviation interests. The ultimate goal of noise compatibility planning is to reduce existing non-compatible land uses around airports and prevent the introduction of additional non-compatible land uses through the cooperative efforts of all those involved. Implementation of approved Part 150 projects is now under way, with federal funding assistance.