Puget Sound is growing, and if projections hold local airports won’t meet demand for passengers or cargo for the region. FOX13
The state legislature created the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission to combat the problem. The group – made up of various interest groups, and locals – have been tapped to determine what options are on the table moving forward.
CACC looked at 12 sites as potential places for a new airport, they narrowed it down to the three sites highlighed. The council has already voiced their concerns about the idea of a new airport in the area. A letter, dated October 11th, was sent to both WSDOT and the CACC chair voicing their objections with the inclusion of two Pierce County sites in their planning.
Faust lives inside the projected location for the Pierce County Central site, with the east site just a few minutes around the corner. He told FOX 13 News that he’s not panicking, but he’s taking stock of the situation and making sure that locals voices are heard.Faust runs a farm and AirBNB on his property.
While the CACC will ultimately make a recommendation, it’s unclear whether that recommendation will come to fruition. The state legislature would have to make a move, and there are hurdles that would pop up along the way.
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