The deadline to submit public comments for the Port of Seattle’s draft Environmental Assessment (EA) on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) is fast approaching, with the 45-day comment period set to close on Dec. 5, 2024.
Community members are encouraged to review the draft and provide feedback on SEA’s plans for future development, which include significant projects such as a second terminal and expanded cargo facilities.
Public input during this phase is crucial for shaping the final environmental decisions and aligning them with both sustainability goals and regional growth projections.
The SAMP is a comprehensive assessment of proposed developments at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) aimed at accommodating regional growth and enhancing sustainability.
The review focuses on evaluating the environmental impacts of 31 near-term projects, including a new terminal, expanded cargo facilities, and transportation infrastructure improvements.
The review process, conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), invites public participation to ensure that all environmental considerations are addressed. The public comment period is a key component, providing the community with an opportunity to contribute feedback on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) before the final decisions are made. For more details, visit the SAMP Environmental Review website.
Feedback can be provided online, via email, by mail, or in person at four public meetings in November, listed below. Translation services and childcare will be available at all meetings.
Public Meeting Dates:
- Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6–8 p.m.:Wildwood Elementary School, Federal Way
- Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6–8 p.m.: Mount Rainier High School, Des Moines
- Thursday, Nov. 14, 6–8 p.m.: Highline High School, Burien
- Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.: McMicken Heights Elementary School, SeaTac
Physical copies of the draft EA can be viewed at SEA Airport and local libraries. For more information or to submit a comment, visit the Port of Seattle website.
Contact Information:
- Email: samp@portseattle.org
- Mail:
- Mr. Steve Rybolt, Port of Seattle, Aviation Environment and Sustainability, P.O. Box 68727, Seattle, WA 98168
For ongoing updates, sign up for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan notifications on the Port of Seattle’s website.
I think that with all the expected growth in the region, I think we may as well leave everything on the table for short and long-term because I can’t think of any place where a new airport is going to be built to accommodate the capacity beyond that except for any expansion of Everett paine field. I mean the airport is going to need to make sure that it can satisfy the capacity especially for every year beyond 2040 because we want to be sure that supply meets demand, I think this might also include converting some of the existing manufacturing facilities at Payne field to passenger terminals and flights as the last resort to fall back on. I think the key to helping some of the public feel more satisfied with this growth is to further promote and expand noise reduction of programs. Okay