FAA's final report on Paine Field proposal expected Monday
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EVERETT, Wash. -- Will more flights using Boeing's Paine Field be a boon or a bust?
That's the question the Federal Aviation Administration will address in its final environmental determination, which will be delivered to the Snohomish County Council on Monday.
The review will be the FAA's final assessment of the proposal, and council member John Koster says the council must deliberate on the proposal before any decision is made.
But if the plan moves forward, Allegiant Air reportedly wants to schedule four commercial flights each week, and increase service from the county-owned airport.
The controversy over potentially adding commercial planes seems to boil down to three issues for most people: business, noise and traffic.
But some welcome the idea of a busier airport in the area. Among them is Angel Strecker, owner of Mukilteo's Speedway Cafe. The eatery sits on one of the town's busiest streets and at end of a runway.
"We have planes flying directly over us," he said.
The rumble of the takeoffs and landings adds to the ambiance at the cafe. But perhaps the business could get an even bigger piece of the action if more planes flew in and out of Paine Field, bringing more travelers hungry for good food.
"It definitely will be a boon to us, that's for sure," Strecker said.
But not everyone is happy to greet more flights.
Sara Smeby worries adding 20 or more commercial flights over the next few years would negatively impact Mukilteo residents' quality of life.
"The added traffic, the transitory nature of air travel, things like that would diminish the community," she said.
Smeby worries more air traffic could damage the small-town feel of the community.
"The added traffic, the transitory nature of air travel, things like that would diminish the community," she said.
Smeby worries more air traffic could damage the small-town feel of the community.
"Once there are four flights a day, what's to stop (the airport) from (scheduling) eight flights a day?" she said.
If anyone opposes the FAA's findings, the proposal could end up in court. If there is no opposition, it will be up to the council to decide.
That's the question the Federal Aviation Administration will address in its final environmental determination, which will be delivered to the Snohomish County Council on Monday.
The review will be the FAA's final assessment of the proposal, and council member John Koster says the council must deliberate on the proposal before any decision is made.
But if the plan moves forward, Allegiant Air reportedly wants to schedule four commercial flights each week, and increase service from the county-owned airport.
The controversy over potentially adding commercial planes seems to boil down to three issues for most people: business, noise and traffic.
But some welcome the idea of a busier airport in the area. Among them is Angel Strecker, owner of Mukilteo's Speedway Cafe. The eatery sits on one of the town's busiest streets and at end of a runway.
"We have planes flying directly over us," he said.
The rumble of the takeoffs and landings adds to the ambiance at the cafe. But perhaps the business could get an even bigger piece of the action if more planes flew in and out of Paine Field, bringing more travelers hungry for good food.
"It definitely will be a boon to us, that's for sure," Strecker said.
But not everyone is happy to greet more flights.
Sara Smeby worries adding 20 or more commercial flights over the next few years would negatively impact Mukilteo residents' quality of life.
"The added traffic, the transitory nature of air travel, things like that would diminish the community," she said.
Smeby worries more air traffic could damage the small-town feel of the community.
"The added traffic, the transitory nature of air travel, things like that would diminish the community," she said.
Smeby worries more air traffic could damage the small-town feel of the community.
"Once there are four flights a day, what's to stop (the airport) from (scheduling) eight flights a day?" she said.
If anyone opposes the FAA's findings, the proposal could end up in court. If there is no opposition, it will be up to the council to decide.
Pssst! It's Monday!
In case you missed it:Â "The added traffic, the transitory nature of air travel, things like that would diminish the community,"Â
For those who don't want the noise: YOU LIVE NEAR AN AIRPORT. If you want quiet, go somewhere else. Â You can't expect SeaTac to carry the load forever, it's time the northerners got a closer alternative - make it Paine Field International. At the very least let the small planes move out of SeaTac to lighten the traffic load flying in and out
 @TskSeattle Actually I live in lake goodwin and when I purchased the house it was not in any flight paths. Now I hear jets overhead daily.Â
 @Northend  @TskSeattle I LIKE the sound of airplanes. It means Boeing is still working.
For those that oppose this remember:
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The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Â Spock
I live in Mukilteo and i say bring it on, I love Jet Noise. !
Bring it on. While you are at it, Â attract a real airline, instead of just Allergic.
what people that complain about noise forget is that there are already jets flying in and out everyday as it is.
Bring it on. Â As a Mukilteo resident, I would love to drive down the street to take a flight instead of Sea-Tac.Â
Puget Sound area could definitely use another regional airport. Paine Field already has close to 400 operations per day and adding another 2 or 3 isn't going to be noticeable at all, even 10 for that matter.
 @BigDem Are you mistaken with Boeing Field? I live 2 miles from Paine Field and there is not 400 planes going in and out, unless you mean the Cessna's that nobody hears or sees. Either way i agree with you.Â
@hinterland There are about 100 Boeing jet operations per day and about 300 transient, flight training, other flights per day out of Paine. I work at Paine as a pilot and see it everyday.
 @BigDem  @hinterland Please answer my question if you work at paine feild, tool? troll?
 @BigDem  @hinterland You might be perfect to answer this question, why was VMFA 314 out of Miramar flying out of there in August/Sept in there F/A 18c hornets, it was awesome to see them flying over but never could find out why?Â