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August 6, 2024




Paine Field celebrates 25 years of Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary
Members of the Friends of Narbeck join elected officials and staff to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary.

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers joined U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, Paine Field Airport Director Joshua W. Marcy, members of the Friends of Narbeck, and staff members of Snohomish County Parks and Paine Field Airport on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the opening and dedication of Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary.

In his opening remarks, Joshua W. Marcy, Paine Field Airport Director, emphasized the significance of Washington state?s first wetland compensation bank near Paine Field. He stated, ?This wetland bank stands as a testament to our commitment to preserving and restoring vital ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.?

Paine Field Airport pioneered the establishment of the first two Wetland Compensation Banks in the state of Washington back in 1999: Swanson and Narbeck. These banks facilitated safety improvements on the airfield and will aid in future airport development. The project set a standard for balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.

County Executive Somers added, ?What once seemed cutting edge has now become a model of innovation and environmental care through mitigation banking. This project demonstrates how we can harmonize economic development with environmental preservation, benefiting both our businesses and our community.?

Bill Lewallen, former Paine Field Deputy Director and a founding member of the Friends of Narbeck, was on hand at the brief ceremony. Lewallen shared, ?As one of Narbeck?s planners, I am most proud of the legacy this park has left: a model for others to follow and be inspired by.?

The success of Narbeck has led to the creation of 20 wetland mitigation banks across the state. These banks play a crucial role in environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Also present at the event was Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a former Snohomish County Councilmember who supported the Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary project. ?Happy 25th anniversary to Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary!? Larsen said.?




*County Executive
*Dave Somers
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*Airport Director
*Joshua W. Marcy
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In This Issue

* Paine Field celebrates 25 years of Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary
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Runway closures scheduled for annual painting and pavement maintenance


* East General Aviation apron and Taxiway F rehabilitation starts Aug. 12
* Intersection departures are prohibited when PAE air traffic control tower is closed
* Annual inspections of County-owned hangars now underway
* Maintenance shows their stuff at Mukilteo Touch-a-Truck
* ICYMI: New fuselage lab opens for training at Edmonds College WATR Center
* How ready is Snohomish County for wildfire?
* Staff updates and accolades
* REAL ID deadline 10 months away
* Harvey Field hosts community day, Aug. 10
* SkyFest, Aug. 17-18
* PNAA events

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Airport Commission meetings

The Snohomish County Airport Commission serves as an advisory board to the county executive. The commission generally meets the fourth Thursdays in January, April, July and October.

*Interested in attending?*

Limited in-person seating for the Airport Commission meeting is available. Please RSVP to 425-312-0912 or
[email protected].

Virtual attendance via Teams also available.

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*Meeting schedule for 2024:*

October 24, 2024

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More information on the Airport Commission is available at?[link removed] [ [link removed] ].

Agenda and minutes from past Airport Commission meetings are located?[link removed] [ [link removed] ].

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?Thanks to the vision and hard work of community leaders and stakeholders, including my former colleagues on the Snohomish County Council, Narbeck has served as a relaxing and accessible place for residents and visitors to enjoy and wildlife to thrive in. I look forward to continuing to work with members of the community to invest in and build a cleaner, greener, safer and more accessible Snohomish County.?

Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary provides a passive recreational opportunity for thousands of people who live and work in the area. There are two walking trails, a small loop trail and a 1.5- mile interpretative trail around the perimeter, with educational signs and self-guided tours.

A deer stands next to a wooden boardwalk amidst a lush green forest in Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary

A deer stands next to a wooden boardwalk amidst a lush green forest in Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary.

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Runway closures scheduled for annual painting and pavement maintenance
A man in an orange vest uses a machine to paint a wide red line on gray pavement at Paine Field

A member of the Paine Field maintenance team paints a wide red stop line on a taxiway.

Annual painting and pavement maintenance is being completed on the main runway in August. This work requires the runway to be closed to all traffic for periods of time on the following dates:


* Monday, August 12, midnight to 6:00 a.m.
* Tuesday, August 13, midnight to 6:00 a.m. AND 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
* Wednesday, August 14, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
* Thursday, August 15, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
* Saturday, August 17, midnight to 6:00 a.m.
* Sunday, August 18, midnight to 6:00 a.m.
* Tuesday, August 19 from 9:30 p.m. to Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 a.m.
* Wednesday, August 20 from 9:30 p.m. to Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 a.m. (if necessary)

Pilots, please check NOTAMs.

Two men in orange vests holds equipment to fill cracks with tar on the main runway at Paine Field

Members of the Paine Field Maintenance team seal cracks on the main runway.

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East General Aviation apron and Taxiway F rehabilitation starts Aug. 12

Phase 1 of the General Aviation East Apron and Taxiway F Rehabilitation project is scheduled to begin *Monday, Aug. 12, 2024* and expected to last for approximately 40 days. This project will improve the surfaces, fencing and access control of the East Ramp.

Phase 1 will close the highlighted section labeled ?Work Area D? (highlighted in yellow in the below graphic), including the northern half of the East tie-downs and a section of Taxiway Foxtrot between F2 and F3. Any aircraft or vehicles parked in this area will need to be relocated.

Additionally, for a *three-day period sometime between August 12th and the end of Phase 1*, the highlighted section of Taxiway Foxtrot labeled ?Work Area A? ?between F3 and F5 will be closed for complete asphalt replacement. This will be a *hard closure* with no PPR (prior permission required). East Condos C-18, C-17 and southern-facing C-16 will be inaccessible to and from the movement areas until the affected section of Foxtrot reopens. Once a firm date for this closure has been established, another notice will be issued.

If you have any questions or concerns about how this construction may affect you, please send an email to [email protected] including your name and hangar or tie-down number. Thank you for your patience and collaboration as we work to improve Paine Field Airport.

Construction plans showing work to be completed on the East General Aviation Apron and Taxiway F
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Intersection departures are prohibited when PAE air traffic control tower is closed

In an effort to increase pilot safety Paine Field now prohibits aircraft making intersection departures when the Air Traffic Control Tower is closed.? This is intended to reduce the likelihood of an aircraft departing from an intersection while another aircraft is landing or taking off.? Pilots, we appreciate your vigilance to maintain your situational awareness.

An aerial image of Paine Field's main runway showing full length departures are required when air traffic control tower is closed
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Annual inspections of County-owned hangars now underway

The annual inspections of County-owned hangars is currently in progress. During these inspections, our Paine Field Operations team is diligently checking several areas of compliance including: improper storage of planes or materials, unapproved modifications to the hangar, unapproved uses of the hangar, or unapproved uses of hazardous electrical devices.

A copy of the hangar inspection is left in the hangar in the plastic sleeve attached to the side wall of each hangar. We encourage all tenants to review the inspection and follow the instructions listed if an issue is discovered.. If you have questions, please call Operations at 425-388-5112.

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Maintenance shows their stuff at Mukilteo Touch-a-Truck
Paine Field staff member in orange sweatshirt shows a local youth some tools in one of the vans used to maintain Paine Field

Thank you to the City of Mukilteo for inviting Paine Field to display some of the cool equipment we use to maintain the Airport of Choice. Our Maintenance team enjoyed connecting with our incredible community and sharing those special moments. We can't wait for next year's event!

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ICYMI: New fuselage lab opens for training at Edmonds College WATR Center
Dignitaries prepare to cut a white and blue ribbon stretched between two posts to herald the opening of the new fuselage lab at WATR center

Photo courtesy of Edmonds College

July 2nd marked the grand opening of Edmonds College's new fuselage lab located at the Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center (WATR) [ [link removed] ] at Paine Field. Students will have the unique opportunity to get hands on experience working on a 12-ton Boeing 767 fuselage donated by The Boeing Company.?

Learn more about the classes offered: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

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How ready is Snohomish County for wildfire?

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The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has launched a first-ever survey to determine just how ready area residents and businesses are to safely live with rising wildfire risks.

Results of the online survey will provide a snapshot of the area?s level of preparedness and help to shape a countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan,.

The survey will remain open into November at: www.bit.ly/snoco_wildfire_survey [ [link removed] ]

Learn more about the Community Wildfire Protection Plan project: www.bit.ly/SnoCo_CWPP [ [link removed] ]



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Staff updates and accolades

*Welcome:*

Please welcome Jessica Ruhle, Grants and Funding Coordinator, to Paine Field. Jessica brings a wealth of grant and project management experience to our team, which will be invaluable to implementation of the airport's Master Plan.

*Staff accolades:*

Members of the Paine Field Airport staff were recently awarded appreciation pins for their teamwork on various projects and activities. These included:


* Kim Waxler for her work to improve the Airport's approach to potential emergency responses
* Lena Mitrofanov for her work to improve the purchasing processes at Maintenance
* Kyle Truax for his leadership in Maintenance
* Lou Ramos for his daily coordination with Centrex and FTV Aviation during FTV's construction project.
* Julia Hahn for carrying a significant workload during staff shortages in the Business Office?
* Airport Operations and Maintenance teams for their work on the Paine Field Community Day event.

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Are you REAL ID ready?

Logo for REAL ID Deadline May 7, 2025

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

Visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ] to learn more and determine if you need to update your ID to meet the new requirements.



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Harvey Field Community Appreciation Day, Aug. 10
Official flyer for Harvey Field Community Appreciation Day on Aug, 10, 2024

The community is invited to the 1st Annual Harvey Field Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 10. Events include: Aviation Booths, Skydive Flag Drop, Spot Landing & Flour Bombing Competitions, Airplane Rides, Airplane/Car Show, Local Food Trucks, Live Music, Kids Zone, and to top it all off, a Hot Air Balloon ?Glow? at the end of the night!

The event and parking is free, but a donation of a non-perishable item for the Snohomish Food Bank is suggested.

More information at: www.harveyfield.com [ [link removed] ].

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Arlington Skyfest and Airport Community Day Aug. 17-18
Official advertisement for Arlington SkyFest and Airport Community Day

*Arlington Skyfest* is Saturday, August 17. The Arlington Skyfest features aircraft displays, car show, military display, drone show, expanded kids' area, concessions, airshow and the famous balloon glow. This is a family-friendly event on the west side of the airport. Purchase tickets in advance at: www.arlingtonskyfest.com. No sales at the gate.

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*Arlington Airport Community Day* is Sunday August 18. Opportunity for airplane rides for kids ages 8-17, displays, flight simulators, bouncy house, emergency vehicles and more!

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Join PNAA at Oregon AeroConnect and the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Defense Conference

Official flyer for Oregon AeroConnect 2024

PNAA is excited to announce two upcoming events in the Pacific Northwest: These events provide valuable networking opportunities for professionals in the aerospace industry.

*Oregon AeroConnect at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum?*

Date: Wednesday, August 14? |? 4pm - 7pm
Location: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum?
Details: Join PNAA for an Evening of Networking in McMinnville, Oregon at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum! Discover new opportunities and connections at our upcoming networking event. Whether you're a long-standing member or new to the area, come mingle with like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs. Enjoy light refreshments and engage in meaningful conversations that could lead to partnerships, new business, or simply new friendships. Don't miss this chance to expand your network and support our mission of supporting manufacturing in the state of Oregon. Meet us at the Mezzanine Level of the Space Museum, attendees are welcome to walk through and enjoy the museum before and during the event.?
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Official flyer for Pacific Northwest Aerospace Defense Conference 2024

*PNAA & PNDC: Pacific Northwest Aerospace Defense Conference?*

Date: Wednesday, August 28? |? 8:30am - 5pm?
Location: Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center
Details:?Join PNAA & PNDC for a dynamic and informative one-day defense conference that will bring together leading figures from the aerospace, defense, and government sectors. This exclusive event is designed to foster discussion and collaboration on the latest developments and emerging business opportunities within the fields of aerospace, space, defense, and security.?Don?t miss this unique opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving aerospace and defense landscape.
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