# Federal Register #2026-22729

FAA Accepts Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Noise Exposure Maps

**Buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration (Department of Transportation)
**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-22729

The FAA reviewed noise exposure maps submitted for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- **Government entities:** The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, issued the notice. The Port of Seattle submitted the maps for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- **Notice:** The FAA found that the existing-condition and future-condition noise exposure maps, along with supporting documentation, meet applicable requirements.
- **Scope and limitations:** This is not a procurement and requests no products or services. Acceptance does not approve the underlying data or plans, approve a noise compatibility program, or commit the FAA to funding its implementation.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

### Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The maps include 2022 existing-condition and 2032 future-condition noise exposure graphics and supporting documentation. The determination is effective October 26, 2026. FAA acceptance is limited to confirming compliance and does not approve the underlying data or plans, approve a noise compatibility program, or commit to funding its implementation.

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