KOMO News
Claire Weber
09 July 2026
Residents had an opportunity to voice concerns and questions directly to Port of Seattle commissioners about the proposed Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impacts on surrounding communities in a public hearing Thursday afternoon.
It was the port's fifth public hearing; previous open house style meetings were held in south King County cities near the airport.
The SAMP includes 19 additional gates and a second terminal, cargo facilities, and a total of 31 near-term projects focused on improving safety, efficiency, and access, according to port officials. The projects are designed to accommodate 56 million passengers and are expected to be completed or under construction by 2032...
