Item no. 4a_supp
Meeting date: May 25, 2021
Commercial Aviation
Coordinating Commission
Port of Seattle


DAVID FLECKENSTEIN
Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission Chair
May 25, 2021

By Our Charter
The Commission's basic requirements:
1.  Recommend a short list of no more than six airports by February 15, 2022
2.  Identify the top two airports by September 15, 2022
3.  Identify the single preferred location by February 15, 2023, by 60% majority
vote
include the feasibility of constructing a commercial aviation facility in that
location and its potential environmental, community, and economic impacts.
project a timeline for developing an additional commercial aviation facility that
is completed and functional by 2040. The Commission must also make
recommendations on future Washington State long-range commercial facility
needs for air passenger service, air cargo operations and general aviation.
take into consideration data and conclusions of prior aviation policy documents, air
space studies, and case studies of best practices. It will also consider the input of
community representatives and industry experts. Options for a new facility in
Washington may include expansion or modification of an existing airport facility.
delivery of the final report to the legislature, no later than February 15, 2023.
* Airline industry recovery and demand post pandemic is still uncertain.
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Guiding Principles
1.  Environmental responsibility: defined as the responsible interaction
with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural
resources and allow for long-term environmental quality. The practice
of environmental sustainability helps to ensure that the needs of
today's population are met without jeopardizing the ability of future
generations to meet their needs.
2.  Economic feasibility: defined as the degree to which the economic
advantages of something to be made, done, or achieved are greater
than the economic costs. Can we fund it?
3.  Social equity: defined as fair access to opportunity, livelihood and
the full participation in the political and cultural life of a community.
How do we ensure underrepresented individuals have a voice?
4.  Public benefit: is defined as benefiting the greater good, or the
broader public, over an individual entity or group.

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CACC Recommendations (DEC 2020)
Initial list of six possible sites Arlington Municipal Airport, Bremerton National Airport,
Snohomish County Airport/Paine Field, Sanderson Field (Shelton), Tacoma Narrows
Airport (Gig Harbor), and Ed Carlson Memorial Field-South Lewis County Airport

Phased implementation to meet near term demand utilizing 2-3 existing airports while
pursuing a large airport site (most resilient path)

Legislation to adjust the timeline of the CACC from 2022 to 2024.

Continue the revolving airport loan program and the Community Aviation Revitalization
Board (key component to address general aviation capacity)

Further the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within WA State

Continue the efforts of the Electric Aircraft Working Group (EAWG) and WSDOT's overall
efforts in emerging aeronautics technology


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Current Situation
As part of its Phase One December 2020 report, the CACC offered
the following general conclusions
The most resilient strategy is to pursue both a large new airport and
expand or improve existing airports.
Locating a single large commercial airport must address
Physical requirements
Public sentiment
Size
Location
Multimodal transportation accessibility
Sponsor and airline interest
Commitment from both airport sponsors and the aviation industry
partners are key requirements
The Commission must consider general aviation needs as well as air
passenger service and air cargo
Public involvement is critical to future siting decisions
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White Paper Overview:
Setting the Stage for Phase Two
Airport Analysis of Six Sites
Additional Opportunities for Meeting
Capacity Across Washington State
Opportunities within the Puget Sound
Region
Opportunities Elsewhere within Washington
State
Greenfield Sites
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Preliminary List of Six
The Commission developed a preliminary list of six
existing airports with the potential to meet some of
the projected demand for air passenger service, air
cargo, or general aviation.
Arlington Municipal Airport
Bremerton National Airport
Paine Field/Snohomish County Airport
Sanderson Field/Shelton
Tacoma Narrows Airport/Gig Harbor
South Lewis County Airport/Toledo

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Commission Member Feedback on
Six Sites
Paine Field identified as having potential for accommodating air passenger service:
Potential to provide a meaningful contribution:       71%
Good investment potential:                      93%
Potential to address statewide capacity:            93%
Paine Field and Bremerton National identified as having potential for accommodating
air cargo:
Paine Field     Bremerton
Potential to provide a meaningful contribution:            84%          64%
Good investment potential:                           86%          38%
Potential to address statewide capacity:                72%          43%
General Aviation:                                   Meaningful      Investment     Statewide
contribution      potential       capacity
Bremerton National Airport                100%         93%        93%
Arlington Municipal Airport                100%         93%        92%
Tacoma Narrows Airport                  100%         79%        79%
Sanderson Field                          93%         72%        65%
South Lewis County Airport                64%         58%        35%
Paine Field/Snohomish County Airport       53%         57%        52%

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Summary of White Paper Feedback
Paine Field has potential to accommodate additional
air passenger service and air cargo
Bremerton has potential for expansion to
accommodate air cargo
All six preliminary sites have potential for expansion
to accommodate general aviation
Several existing airports across the state have
potential to accommodate additional air passenger
service, air cargo and/or general aviation

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What We Know from the Public
Feelings are mixed depending on where someone
lives
Need to address noise, emissions and public health
concerns
Desire for more public engagement with
communities involved
Ongoing survey will provide a better understanding
about what people feel is important

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Next Steps
Utilizing the current feedback and ongoing projects,
estimate the "delta" regarding what additional capacity is
required to meet demand
Analyze the feedback/data as a result of the public
engagement survey
Execute the guidance from this legislative session
Mid-June webinar on emerging aviation technology
August webinar on public health and the environment
and Commission meeting
Develop the scope of work for the 2022 Washington
Aviation System Plan Update

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For additional information regarding the
Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission,
please visit:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/commission/home.htm



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