News

Last Update: July 25, 2008

Sea-Tac Airport to Conduct Major Emergency Exercise Simulating an Aircraft Crash on the Third Runway for FAA Certification
Exercise Date: July 30th - Location: Third Runway at Sea-Tac Airport

WSDOT to Purchase Pier 48 from Port of Seattle
Property to be used for staging during Viaduct construction

Lora Lake Housing Agreement Called Off by Mutual Consent

Port Investment Will Help Freight and Fans Get to Destination Faster
Commission supports jobs, economic growth with $5.5 million for freight mobility project

The Seaport's Summer Issue of the Cargo Newsletter Is Online. Read it today!

Port of Seattle Delivers on Promised Reforms
45 of 51 recommendations will be complete by August 31

State Audit Report Responses and Action Plan

Message from the CEO
Port CEO provides an update on State Performance Audit and the Special Investigative Committee Fraud Hotline

Port of Seattle Welcomes Hainan Airlines Inaugural Nonstop Service Between Beijing and Sea-Tac Airport
Hainan Airlines’ nonstop service to Beijing will continue to promote our region’s business, tourist and cultural connections to the world’s fastest growing economy

2008 Annual Community Meeting
June 5, 2008, marked the first public tour of the Third Runway. The big yellow X is at the north end of the 8500' runway and marks it as closed from the air. The new runway is scheduled to open in November.

Port of Seattle Reform Efforts Recognized by Auditors, Finance Officers
Commission meeting summary added to web site to aid public in tracking activities

Port of Seattle Welcomes Shanghai-Based Cargo Carrier to Sea-Tac Airport

Northwest Airlines makes its inaugural flight from Sea-Tac Airport to London Heathrow International Airport

New Floor Count System at Sea-Tac Airport Helps Speed Travelers to Open Spaces in Parking Garage
88 Cameras Count Vehicles With One-of-a-Kind System

PortFolio
Watch PortFolio, the Port's new Video Magazine (22 minutes)

Commission Meeting Audio and Video Recordings
Commission meeting audio and video is available online now

Speakers Bureau
Need a speaker for an upcoming organization or group event? The Port has a Speakers Bureau.