Public invited to Commercial Aviation Work Group Oct. 7 meeting in Tumwater: Attendees also may join meeting online

OLYMPIA - The state Commercial Aviation Work Group, which evaluates Washington's future needs for commercial aviation and transportation, will host a hybrid public meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Capitol Event Center in Tumwater.

The group submitted its 2025 report (PDF 162 KB) to the Legislature in November 2025.

Work group members will research alternatives for more aviation capacity and expanding the use of existing airports as well as opportunities with other forms of transportation. The work group is not tasked with selecting locations for or building a new airport.

Those attending in person or online will have a chance to comment during the meeting. The public also can submit comments online by filling out the work group's contact form.

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

Commercial Aviation Work Group hybrid meeting details

When: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7

Where: Capitol Event Center, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater

Parking is free.

Participants also may attend online (pre-registration is required) or watch the live stream on TVW.

Details: For those who wish to provide public comment:

• There will be 30 minutes on the agenda for public comment for this meeting. 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.
• Comments also are accepted anytime if submitted through the online contact form.