Seafair roars back into town on the wings of the Blue Angels
Earlier this week, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels made their annual return to King County International Airport-Boeing Field for the Seafair Festival. They will be showing off their skills in the skies over Seattle this weekend during the Seafair Boeing Air Show.
Airport tenants and King County employees got an up close and personal view of the Blue Angels aircraft and pilots on August 1 as they practiced their show. The azure sky and golden sun echoed the colors of the F/A-18 Super Hornets flown by the Blue Angels as the roar of their powerful engines echoed across the airfield.
This is the 75th anniversary of Seafair, the largest summer celebration in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the annual Blue Angels air show, the U.S. Army Golden Knights paratrooping team will also take part in the weekend aerial antics.
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FOD Walk leaves behind a clean runway and lasting memories
More than 100 people came out on a sunny Saturday morning for the fourth annual FOD Walk at King County International Airport-Boeing Field on July 20. FOD, which stands for Foreign Object Debris, is any material on the airfield that can be churned up by an aircraft, causing damage.
As in previous years, FOD walkers found various small bits of metal and plastic littering the main runway. However, there wasn't quite as much FOD as in previous walks, which is a testament to the diligent daily work of airport operations and maintenance crews to keep the airfield clean.
As in previous years, many folks took advantage of the opportunity to get a "centerline selfie," which is only possible when the runway is closed to aircraft.
After the FOD Walk, the group Friends of Boeing Field hosted an Airport Community Day event. Airport tenants and users set up booths to talk to aviation enthusiasts in attendance, sharing information about their organizations and offering giveaways. Galvin Flying, Civil Air Patrol, Duncan Aviation, Alaska Airlines, and many more were on hand to meet with attendees. It's believed this was the first Airport Community Day to be held in many years, but organizers are hoping to make it a regular event.
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Justin Julian earns USAP accreditation
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Justin Julian, one of the duty managers at King County International Airport-Boeing Field, earned his U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) accreditation from Airports Council International-North America last month.
This program focuses on developing leadership and strategic management skills for airport industry professionals by providing individuals with the necessary tools that will develop the next generation of industry leaders. The program covers a depth of seven learning courses ranging from Airport Planning and Operations to Airport Business Development to Understanding Global Travel Trends and how airports will need to adapt to the changing industry landscape. The course of study takes about70 hours of study to complete.
Congratulations Justin!
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Welcome the airport's newest interns
King County International Airport-Boeing Field regularly recruits, hires and trains interns at many different levels (high school, undergraduate and graduate) for careers in the aviation industry and supporting roles. The interns also serve in valuable roles while at the airport, often supporting major projects.
Three new interns started in July: Cilicia Diaz, Mikayla Jacobson-Brewer, and Dylan Pham.
Cilicia Diaz, Undergraduate Intern
Airport Operations and Business Relations
Diaz, a senior at Green River College, helps airport duty managers and operations specialists in daily tasks such as airfield inspections, wildlife hazard management, and other required duties.
"I am looking forward to developing a heightened level of knowledge and experience of airport operations and regulations," Diaz said. "Getting to know different aspects of aviation is what I love to do and will continue to do."
"I plan on becoming a pilot for Alaska Airlines. This internship will not only boost my knowledge of aviation but allow me to network with individuals that have connections to my final destination."
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Mikayla Jacobson-Brewer, Graduate Intern
Environmental Science
Jacobson-Brewer is a graduate student at the University of Washington-Tacoma. She will be working with the environmental team at KCIA, doing stormwater sampling, assessing the condition of the airport's stormwater system, and organizing data.
"My career goal is to work with the public within environmental and policy aspects that benefits the public in their best interests," Jacobson-Brewer said.
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Dylan Pham, Undergraduate Intern
Engineering and Construction
Pham, a rising sophomore at the University of Washington-Bothell, helps the engineering section with construction improvement projects.
"I’m excited to learn the ins and outs of construction and project management while building upon my knowledge of engineering and management," Pham said. "Someday I hope to hold a significant leadership position for a large engineering organization where I can make important and valuable decisions that will benefit the communities and groups I represent. Interning at KCIA allows me to gain valuable leadership and communication experience in addition to gaining important engineering and problem-solving experience.
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Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting launches safety program
King County Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) is kicking off a simple safety awareness campaign for all airport tenants, employees and guests: Call 9-1-1 if you need a police or fire response!
“It is the right thing to do if you need the police or fire department to come to you!” said Capt. Jon Youngblood of ARFF/Airport Police.
Though this sounds like the normal procedure for anyone outside of the airport, many calls for service come into the ARFF Station administrative line, or even to the Airport Operations duty line.
“The problem with this is that calls to the ARFF Station may go unanswered depending on our staffing, training, or if we are already on another police or fire call,” Youngblood explained. “Additionally, Airport Operations will be notified when ARFF is dispatched, so there is no need to call another number and report the incident twice.”
Calling 9-1-1 will ensure that the proper information is obtained, recorded, and documented. It also guarantees the appropriate resources will be dispatched through the correct police or fire 9-1-1 Communications Center.
Need police or fire?
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If you are in need of police, fire, or emergency services, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not call the ARFF Station directly and do not call Airport Operations. |
Fuel spill?
If you have a fuel spill on your ramp, please call 9-1-1. The 9-1-1 dispatcher will notify ARFF of the fuel spill. ARFF will be dispatched and Airport Operations will be notified. |
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Not sure if you're in an emergency?
If you are unsure if you are in an emergency situation, call KCSO’s non-emergency line at 206-296-7311. Depending on staffing at the Communications Center, you may be directed to a phone tree and possibly a long hold time. If your situation becomes unsafe, or you need to have ARFF respond quickly, dial 9-1-1.
Questions?
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If you do not need a police or fire response but have a question about police or fire safety or ARFF services in general, please call 206-296-7392.
Have an airport-related question? Call Airport Operations at 206-296-7334.
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Upcoming public meetings
Airport Strategic Plan - SWOT Analysis Workshop
In June, the KCIA Airport Strategic Plan project team completed a Mission and Vision workshop with KCIA staff, Airport Roundtable members, airport tenants, and community members. Based on the input received, the mission and vision statements are being updated to reflect KCIA’s core competencies and future aspirations. This was the first of multiple workshops and meetings the project team will hold over the next several months to share information and collect input used to inform the Airport Strategic Plan. The updated draft mission and vision statements will be presented and discussed during the next workshop.
The next Airport Strategic Plan virtual workshop for airport tenants and community members is on Thursday, August 15 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Click here to register.
This workshop’s focus is to analyze and collect input on KCIA Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT). Your feedback will help the project team to identify what internal strengths and external opportunities exist to help define KCIA’s role in the region and community.
To receive email updates and opportunities to engage on the Airport Strategic Plan, email us at KCIACommunityOutreach@kingcounty.gov or visit our newly launched project website to learn more.
Airport Roundtable
The next Airport Roundtable advisory board meeting is planned for Monday, September 9 at 5 p.m. This is a hybrid meeting, hosted in Conference Room 110 at the airport's main terminal and on Zoom at kingcounty.zoom.us/j/83557666502.
Vision 2045 and Part 150 Study
We want your input as we work toward becoming a world-class airport. Our next open house for the Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study will be on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. at the Flight Service Station, 6526 Ellis Ave. S. See more details in the story below.
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Progress continues on Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study
Please join us to help plan the future of King County International Airport-Boeing Field! We’ll host our second open house for the Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study at KCIA’s Flight Service Station, 6526 Ellis Ave. S., on September 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This open house will focus on the Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study. The goal of this open house is to provide information about the purpose and process of this study.
Project Advisory Committee Recap
The Project Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study met for the second time on July 25. The meeting focused on the Part 150 Study. The study team introduced the Part 150 Study process and explained how PAC members can participate.
PAC members provided valuable feedback on the study process and offered recommendations on how to best engage with the community on this topic.
PAC members represent local neighborhood and city councils, businesses, airport tenants, labor unions, the Federal Aviation Administration, and KCIA staff. The input collected through the PAC and open houses will help inform KCIA’s future.
Learn more
Visit our website to learn more about the Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study, read summaries from past PAC meetings and open house events, and sign up for email updates about the next open house and public meeting.
If you have questions about these projects, please contact KCIACommunityOutreach@kingcounty.gov.
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