For the sixth time in 10 years, Sea-Tac International Airport completed its annual Federal Aviation Administration Airport Certification Inspection with zero discrepancies.

The three-day inspection is a rigorous review covering all components of an airport's ability to provide a safe operating facility for airline and passenger customers.

The inspection results were announced at a recent Port of Seattle Commission meeting.

"This is not a routine outcome, and the results of the FAA inspections continue to show Sea-Tac International Airport is one of the models for the industry in self-inspection programs and how to maintain an airport," said Sea-Tac Airport Managing Director Mark Reis.

"Sea-Tac is an example of an airport that does it right in terms of safety, and we are very proud of that," said Port Commission President John Creighton.

Gael Tarleton, a Port of Seattle Commissioner, concurred: "This remarkable achievement is a testament to Sea-Tac Airport's commitment to safety as the highest priority."

The inspection focused on employee training, training documentation, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), aircraft fueling procedures and fuel truck safety, safety during construction, wildlife control, low visibility procedures, the Airport Emergency Plan, and a thorough airfield evaluation. __

On an annual basis, the FAA conducts a "Part 139" inspection of all commercial service airports. Successful certification is required to continue operations.

"Part 139" refers to the Federal Regulation that establishes airport certification. __

Special recognition was given to Sea-Tac's forward-looking work regarding runway incursions. This included upgraded airfield paint markings, lighting, and overall field conditions, all completed prior to a recent requirement set up by the FAA.