Originally published July 18, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified July 18, 2007 at 9:56 AM
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1980s: The idea of a third runway first emerges.
1991: A special committee decides a third runway is needed, and proposes adding commercial flights to Paine Field in Everett and building another airport in the region by 2010.
1992: Opposition to the runway grows. Neighborhood groups, hospitals, cities and school boards join the fight.
1993: Des Moines, Normandy Park, Tukwila and Burien file a lawsuit alleging the environmental-impact statement on airport expansion doesn't adequately address the impact on surrounding communities. The lawsuit is delayed.
1996: The Port of Seattle begins to buy houses near the future runway. More than 100 homes are bought; 30 are demolished.
1997: FAA approves the project. Opponents sue FAA.
2004: With the last of 22 lawsuits filed against the airport operator resolved, construction begins.
July 2007: Paving is scheduled to begin.
November 2008: Runway expected to open.
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