Washington is still hunting for a new major commercial airport location as part of a state-mandated study. The state department of transportation has winnowed the list down to six possible sites in Puget Sound — none of which are in King County. A somewhat similar study was conducted by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), which wrapped up in May. As part of the selection process, the state department of transportation is seeking public feedback on topics which amount to economic priorities.
Shortlisted sites by the commission
Known as the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC), the Washington State Legislature has tasked the commission to identify a single site for a new major commercial airport. The first phase of the effort has shortlisted six possible sites for a new airport. Among these are:
- Arlington Municipal Airport, which has one runway that is 5,332 feet long and 100 feet wide;
- Paine Field Airport (Everett), which has one runway that is 9,010 feet long and 150 feet wide;
- Bremerton National Airport, which has one runway that is 6,000 feet long and 150 feet wide;
- South Lewis County Airport (Toledo), which has one runway that is 4,479 feet long and 150 feet wide;
- Sanderson Field Airport (Shelton), which has one runway that is 5,005 feet long and 100 feet wide; and
- Tacoma Narrows Airport (Gig Harbor), which has one runway that is 5,002 feet long and 100 feet wide.
