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Noise Abatement

Sea-Tac Airport's Noise Abatement programs were developed through airport and community planning efforts. These programs were created to reduce the noise produced by aircraft while on the ground, during takeoffs and landings, and during flights over populated areas. Information from these programs often leads to new noise reduction measures.

Noise Abatement programs restrict aircraft engine maintenance run-ups, maintain an information and complaint line, monitor noise levels and monitor aircraft compliance with noise abatement procedures.

View this video clip to learn more about the Noise Abatement programs.

Fly Quiet

The Port created a Fly Quiet Committee in early 2003. Membership included city staff members from local communities and representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Puget Sound Regional Council, pilots and mechanics. The goal of the Committee was to find innovative ways to further reduce the impacts from aircraft noise. While significant progress had already been made through insulation, acquisition and noise abatement programs, there is always room for improvement.

Fly Quiet is a family of programs encouraging airlines and pilots to operate aircraft as quietly as possible. Using noise abatement technology, Fly Quiet monitors the accuracy with which airlines and pilots adhere to all noise abatement programs at Sea-Tac Airport.

The 2006 Fly Quiet awards were presented to SkyWest Airlines and Federal Express at a Port Commission meeting. Pictured from left to right are Bob Edwards, Port commissioner; Alec Fisken, Port commissioner; Larry McClure, Fed Ex; John Creighton. Port commissioner; Patricia Davis, Port commissioner; and Robert Merritt, SkyWest Airlines.

This publicized information, combined with incentives, will result in continued improvements to the noise environment around Sea-Tac Airport. Also, using this publicized information, the Port is able to provide significant feedback to airlines and pilots regarding effective procedures. The Port will be in a position to reward the “quietest flyers” with favorable commendations and publicity.

This program's success relies on cooperative efforts between the FAA, the airlines and the Port.

Aircraft Noise Footprint (114 KB, PDF)
Engine Run-up Violations (21 KB PDF)
Effects of Weather on Noise (21 KB PDF)
Learn about Noise Abatement Flight Procedures Program for Jets (72 KB PDF)
Resources & Phone Numbers (31 KB PDF)
Noise Monitoring Information System Information (47 KB PDF)

Flight Track Map Information (Jets) (54 KB PDF)

Flight Track Map Information (Props) (36 KB PDF)

North Flow Maps	South Flow Maps
Jets Aircraft	Jets Aircraft
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (77 KB, PDF)	6:00 am to 10:00 pm (81 KB, PDF)
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (71 KB, PDF)	10:00 pm to 6:00 am. (74 KB, PDF)
Propeller Aircraft	Propeller Aircraft
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (90 KB, PDF)	6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (82 KB, PDF)
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (59 KB, PDF)	10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (59 KB, PDF)