UNION GAP, Wash. — A state work group is again weighing whether to allow civilian air travel at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as a way to relieve Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s mounting congestion.
The military rejected a similar proposal in 2023 and continues to oppose it. But according to the Federal Aviation Administration, 21 U.S. military bases currently allow some level of civilian air service.
“It’s a discussion about having a discussion,” said Evan Nordby, chair of the Commercial Aviation Work Group. He said the panel wants a consultant to explore whether JBLM could be a viable solution…