According to the bill’s language, restrictions would initially be placed on airports in areas of greatest population with a complete ban of 100LL for the entire state by 2030. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
Key Takeaways:
A bill (WA HB 1554) has been introduced in Washington state to ban the sale of leaded avgas, with a phased-in restriction beginning January 2026 and a complete statewide ban by 2030.
This move follows a widening trend of restricting 100LL, potentially escalated by EPA findings on public health dangers from lead pollution caused by aircraft.
Major aviation groups oppose the bill, asserting it is premature and could negatively impact aviation safety and hinder progress toward unleaded fuels.
They advocate for supporting the existing, collaborative EAGLE initiative, which is actively developing and approving unleaded avgas alternatives.
A bill that would ban the sale of leaded avgas has been introduced in the Washington state House of Representatives.
Should it become law, WA HB 1554, which was introduced January 31, would begin a phased-in restriction on the “selling, distributing, or otherwise making available to consumers” leaded avgas in Washington state beginning January 2026.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
