# 2026-22729: FAA Signs Off on Seattle Airport's Noise Map

2026-22729, Noise Compatibility Program for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, King County, Washington, is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-11-09, effective 2026-10-26; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22729
- As of: 2026-11-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22729
- Title: Noise Compatibility Program for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, King County, Washington
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 70978
- Published: 2026-11-09
- Effective: 2026-10-26
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## In one line

FAA Signs Off on Seattle Airport's Noise Map

## Summary

The FAA has approved Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s noise exposure map, showing how aircraft noise affects nearby neighborhoods now and in the future. This means the airport and local communities can work together on plans to reduce noise problems and keep new noise issues from popping up. The approval took effect on October 26, 2026, helping everyone plan ahead with clear rules and cooperation.

## Abstract

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are compliant with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

## Effects PRIA read

- Airport Can Propose Noise Fixes: benefit, low. Because the FAA accepted the noise exposure map, the Port of Seattle may submit a noise compatibility program to the FAA for approval that sets out measures the operator has taken or proposes to take to reduce existing non-compatible uses and to prevent the introduction of additional non-compatible…
- Official 2022 and 2032 Noise Maps Accepted: benefit, low. The FAA determined the submitted noise exposure documentation—including the 2022 Existing Condition Noise Exposure Map and the 2032 Future Condition Noise Exposure Map—complies with requirements, and that determination is effective October 26, 2026. These accepted maps provide an official depiction…
- FAA Not Promising Approval or Funding: cost, low. The FAA's acceptance of the noise exposure map does not constitute approval of the applicant's data, information, or plans, and it does not commit the FAA to approve a noise compatibility program or to fund the implementation of any such program.
- Local Governments Keep Land-Use Control: mixed, low. The FAA stated it is not involved in determining the precise relationship of specific properties to noise contours; the detailed overlay of contours onto property maps and land use control responsibilities rest exclusively with the airport operator or with public agencies and planning authorities t…

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## Sources
- [2026-22729 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/09/2026-22729/noise-compatibility-program-for-seattle-tacoma-international-airport-king-county-washington)
- [2026-22729 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-09/pdf/2026-22729.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22729 (as of 2026-11-11).