Commercial Aviation Work Group meeting Sept. 17 in Union Gap: People also may join the meeting online

OLYMPIA – The state Commercial Aviation Work Group will host its fourth public meeting of 2025 Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Union Gap City Hall. 

This will be the group’s seventh meeting overall since it was created by the state Legislature in 2023. The work group was formed to evaluate the long-range commercial aviation and transportation needs of the state. Members are asked to research alternatives for more aviation capacity and expanding the use of existing airports and multimodal opportunities. The work group is not tasked with searching for or building a new airport.

There will be a public comment portion during the meeting for those in person and online via Zoom. Additionally, the public can submit public comments at any time by filling out the work group’s online contact form.

The public is encouraged to subscribe to the work group’s email updates.

When:  Sept. 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Full agenda to be posted on the group's website when available.

Where:  Union Gap City Hall,  102 W Ahtanum Road, Union Gap.
Parking is free but limited. Union Gap City Hall asks the public to park across the street next to the fire department at 107 W Ahtanum Road or directly east in the large parking lot between the car wash and laundromat.

Participants also may attend the meeting online via Zoom (pre-registration is required), or people can watch a live stream on TVW.

Details:  People who wish to provide public comment should note that:

• Comments are accepted anytime submitted through the online contact form.
• For the Sept. 17 meeting, there will be 30 minutes on the agenda for public comment. Meeting facilitators will accept requests to speak from participants online and in person. People who wish to comment will be allowed no more than two minutes to provide input. 

Free, temporary internet access is available for those who do not have broadband service at locations throughout the state. To find the nearest access, visit the drive-in WiFi hotspot list.

Previous Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission

The work group is separate from the previous Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission that researched locations to meet the state’s forecast demand for commercial passenger service, air cargo and general aviation. At its final meeting in 2023, the commission focused on providing information to be used by the Commercial Aviation Work Group. The commission released its final report (PDF 613KB) June 15, 2023. The work group has different members and a different mission.