Noise Exposure Map (NEM) Workshops
The Port recently held another series of workshops to provide an overview of the development and results for the Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs), as part of the Part 150 Study process. These workshops occurred on: September 30th, 2025 from 6:00 to 8pm at Parkside Elementary School in Des Moines, October 2nd, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Seahurst Elementary School in Burien, October 4th, 2025 from 10:00am to noon at Glacier Middle School in SeaTac, and a virtual workshop was held via Zoom on October 15th, 2025 from 6:00pm until all study-related questions were answered.
Workshop materials are available in the Documents section of this website. The study includes extensive public engagement throughout the process.
Timeline
Summer 2024
Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs): Data Collection
Spring 2025
Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs): Noise Modeling
Summer/Fall 2025
Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs): Public Workshops
Fall 2025
Noise Compatibility Program (NCP): Recommendations Screening
Fall/Winter 2025
Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs): Report/FAA Acceptance
Fall/Winter 2025/2026
Noise Compatibility Program (NCP): Analysis
Summer 2026
Noise Compatibility Program (NCP): Report & Public Workshop/Hearing
2027
Noise Compatibility Program (NCP): FAA 180 Day Review/ROA