Sea-Tac Airport's Noise Abatement programs were developed through airport and community planning efforts, including the 1990 Noise Mediation Agreement. 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. Noise Information Line Residents can request information or report aircraft noise through our on-line Noise Comment form .
Public feedback can help improve noise abatement programs.
Noise Abatement programs set yearly noise reduction requirements for airlines, restrict aircraft engine maintenance run-ups, maintain an information and complaint line, monitor noise levels and monitor aircraft compliance with noise abatement procedures. This program places a limit on the amount of noise the major airlines are allowed to make at Sea-Tac. This amount is decreased every year. The Port monitors each airline participating in the budget, and may fine any airline that exceeds its budget. Ground Noise Airlines are not allowed to use engine power to back away from gates.