KCIA Study (from p. 1)

   These maps show noise impacts in parts of Seattle never before officially recognized as having an aircraft noise problem. One such map is reproduced to the right.
   The interesting question is, What will KCIA do with these new, much-better noise maps?  What relief will the airport offer to neighbors in Georgetown, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Magnolia, and, outside the city, in Skyway, Renton, and Tukwila? 
   The study team is considering changes in aircraft flight procedures or directions, in addition to the usual insulation option.  Many questions remain. What flight options are realistic, conside ring how severely topography constrains flight corridors in and out of KCIA?  Recent Sea-Tac proposed changes created lots of controversy and little action.  What about the determination of Airport management, the County Council, and the County Executive to expand the airport physically by 800 feet, right in residential Georgetown, and operationally, by nearly doubling freight operations?   How much noise reduction can actually be achieved, even with these marvelous new noise maps?

   The Tale of the Map

   The map in the adjacent column was produced by the KICA Part 150 study.  It shows noise contours for the day-night average metric (DNL), with KCIA and Sea-Tac noise combined--including newly impacted areas.  The outermost contour is 55 DNL--a level that according to the EPA should be of concern.  The third contour is the 65 DNL contour limit.  FAA will finance programs to insulate homes inside that contour.

Combined Sea-Tac and KCIA Noise Contours (source: Barnard Dunkelberg)

The Seattle Council on Airport Affairs-SCAA

The SCAA is an association of individuals, community-based organizations, and other
entities, located primarily in Seattle, that are concerned about the increasing negative
impact on the quality of life of this region by airport and aviation operations.


MISSION STATEMENT

  • To raise awareness of noise, air and water pollution, and other environmental impacts from airport and aviation operations in the Puget Sound region, as they affect the Seattle area.
  • To protect public health, safety, and the environment from the impact of airport and aviation operations in the region.
  • To advance social welfare by combating community deterioration, while supporting equitable and responsible airport and aviation operations, in the Seattle area.
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NEXT SCAA GENERAL MEETINGS

  • Thursday, October 19, 2000
  • Thursday , November 16, 2000
All meetings are 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Jefferson Community Center
3801 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle
October 19th Speaker: ACC Administrator
Kimberly Lockard