Neighbors of Sea-Tac Airport believe they've been bamboozled! The cranky, sleep-deprived neighbors are filing a class-action lawsuit today against the airport, claiming they were led to believe in November that the airport's new third runway was going to be used strictly during inclement weather, only to witness the planes landing regardless of rain or shine. (Hmmm, is that why Alaska Airlines on-time arrival performance improved?) As for the 10,000 who live within the area, they hope the lawsuit will bring resolution in the form of money (shocker) as well as restricted air traffic at night. For now, doesn't sound like much will change; we're guessing the airport may have forgotten to mention they plan on using the third runway until the runway reconstruction project is completed in September 2009. more ›

As MvB's previous post proved, you all are hot for Sea-Tac's third runway. After 15 years of waiting, Seattle, we don't blame you for the eager anticipation. So we're pleased to report that we're inching a step (or more aptly, a take-off and landing) closer to the third runway being fully functional. A 737 will test the runway today as part of an FAA certification process. The plane will do several touch-and-go landings on the new runway. And, if the previous 15 years are any indication, we only have 4 or 5 more years until the runway is ready for its grand debut. more ›

Yesterday the Port of Seattle invited a rag-tag crew of media, runway protesters, environmental activists, local residents, and assorted schmoozers on a tour of Sea-Tac's third runway, a project about 20 years in the making, and set to open on November 20, 2008, pending final FAA certification. more ›