Public invited to Commercial Aviation Work Group Oct. 7 meeting in Tumwater

(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 to the Legislature in November 2025, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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.