Aircraft on approach to SEA are descending at a 3-degree angle to the runways. This is the standard approach angle for landing aircraft at U.S.…
The prescribed flight patterns for jet aircraft at SEA were established by the FAA in 1990 and have not changed. The Noise Programs Office…
The only flight procedure in the Seattle airspace that falls under the FAA’s NextGen program is the Greener Skies Program. Greener Skies is an FAA…
Aircraft take-off and land facing into the prevailing winds. SEA operates in a south-flow or north-flow condition depending upon the direction of…
Airports do not have authority over aircraft in flight. The FAA and the pilot operating the aircraft have control over aircraft in flight.
The Port of Seattle does not have the authority to limit operational access to the airport. FAA regulations prohibit airports from imposing…
The annual Fly Quiet Award recognizes three airlines for their achievements in limiting the impacts of aircraft noise on local communities. Using…
Runway utilization is outlined in the current informal Runway Use Agreement between the FAA and the Port.

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