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You’re invited to the Vision 2045 Open House on May 14
The Vision 2045 Airport Plan will evaluate how King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) can evolve and adapt to meet future aviation demand and become a world-class airport. This airport planning process will result in an airport plan that will serve airport users and the community for the next 20 years.
You're invited to participate in an open house on May 14. Register below to receive reminders and updates about this open house and the Vision 2045 Airport Plan. Registration is optional and not required to attend the open house.
Language interpretation will be provided in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Tagalog, depending on the availability of language service providers.
Vision 2045 Airport Plan Open House
Thursday, May 14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
6526 Ellis Ave. S., Seattle
Learn more and register for the open house.
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Public comments due by May 15 for Taxiway Bravo project
King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on a project to improve the runway-to-taxiway separation between Runway 14R/32L and Taxiway B, also known as Taxiway Bravo. A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) will be prepared for the project improvements. The public is invited to comment on the scope of the EA. All comments must be received by 5 p.m. Pacific time on Friday, May 15.
Send emailed comments to:
KCIACommunityOutreach@kingcounty.gov
Send written comments via U.S. mail to:
King County International Airport
ATTN: Eric Miller, Capital Project Manager
7277 Perimeter Rd. S., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98108
The airport hosted a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping open house on the project last month. More than 50 people attended. See an overview of the Taxiway B project. Get details on the project environmental assessment, including the presentation (PDF) from the open house.
Photo: Dave Decoteau, deputy director of the airport, talks with attendees of the Public Scoping Open House last month.
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AAAE event showcases innovation in electrification
 Innovation Engagement attendees stand in front of the airport’s hybrid electric fire truck, which replaced the airport's oldest diesel-only fire truck.
King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) showcased its electrification and innovation efforts last month as host of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation's (ACT) first Innovation Engagement of 2026. More than 30 people gathered at the airport to learn and share information about environmental sustainability. Leaders from Fleet Services, the airport and the Washington State Department of Transportation's Aviation Division spoke to attendees about electrification efforts.
"KCIA and our tenants continue to lead the industry in innovation and electrification," said John Parrott, airport director.
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Photo above: Event participants on a tour of UPS' Seattle sorting facility check out the caster floor. UPS has cut the use of fossil-fueled tugs by more than 50 percent, thanks in part to these new caster floors inside the sort facility and outside on the ramp.
Photo below: One of Modern Aviation's electric tugs
The event included a tour of the new UPS facility, the second UPS location to have caster floors. These floors help UPS workers move cargo containers in any direction. Live equipment demonstrations included Modern Aviation’s electric tug along with the airport’s battery-electric sweeper, hybrid fire engine and other equipment.
KCIA was the first airport in the nation to deploy a battery-electric sweeper. In addition, KCIA was also first in the nation to take delivery of a hybrid electric airport fire engine, a Striker Volterra. Over the next few years, the airport will continue to electrify more of its ground vehicle fleet.
"King County International Airport is one of 61 airports participating in our Innovation Consortium, an initiative focused on advancing new technologies and educating airports on their practical application," said Jeremy Valcich, Director of Innovation Programs at AAAE. "We greatly appreciate the team for highlighting their electric vehicle fleet, offering a scalable example that can inspire airports nationwide as they explore pathways toward more sustainable operations."
Learn more about environmental efforts at the airport.
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Airport Way cleanup nets more than half a ton of garbage
 Airport employees, above, collected trash along Airport Way South on April 15.
Airport employees collected 1,140 pounds, or a little more than a half-ton, of garbage along a stretch of Airport Way South last month as part of ongoing efforts.
“The airport is committed to doing our part to support the community. Cleaning up Airport Way on a regular basis is one way we can do that,” said John Parrott, airport director.
The cleanup events started in December 2019, after King County Airport formally adopted Airport Way, which runs along the east side of the airfield, via the City of Seattle's "Adopt-A-Road" program. The Adopt-A-Road program encourages at least two clean-up efforts per year for the adopted areas.
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Nighttime runway and taxiway paving to begin May 4
Runway and taxiway paving will take place on weeknights from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. from May 4 through May 8 and again May 26 through June 2. Paving is weather-dependent and will be cancelled if forecasts call for cold temperatures or rain. Tenants will be notified of schedule changes as early as possible.
Questions? Contact Airport Operations at 206-296-7334.
Demolition of hangars underway
 Above, the structures at 8167 Perimeter Road South that are being demolished
Demolition of three existing hangars at 8167 Perimeter Road South is underway and will continue, along with environmental abatement, through May 8. Standard working hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The structures are unserviceable and contain hazardous materials that present potential safety and environmental risks. In addition, new perimeter fencing will be installed around the site, and two existing light poles will be re-energized and repainted so they are fully functional again.
Safety is a top priority. The contractor will maintain full site control with secured fencing, proper signage, and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements. Dust control, noise mitigation, and utility protection measures will be actively managed throughout the project.
Substantial completion is expected later this month, ahead of activities related to the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament coming to Seattle in June and July.
Impacts:
- All gates and roadways will remain open throughout construction.
- Demolition will generate noise, particularly between May 1 and May 8. Some minor construction-related noise should be expected throughout the project.
- There will also be minor traffic impacts near the work zone, near project closeout.
- A fire hydrant will be inside the construction fencing limits. During demolition and fencing installation, access to this hydrant will be restricted.
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