Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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Location and general information

IATA code: SEA
ICAO code: KSEA
FAA site number: 26395.*A
City / state: Seattle, WA
County: King
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Reference point: 47°26'59.60" N
122°18'42.40" W
Elevation: 432.3 ft (surveyed)
Magnetic variation: 16° E (2020)
Status: Operational
Ownership: Public, Port of Seattle
Use: Open to the public
Airport area: 2,500 acres
From downtown: 10 NM south
Sectional chart: Seattle
Activated: 01/1944

Services and facilities

Control tower: Yes, 24 hours
Attendance: Continuous
Fuel: Jet A, Jet A-1
Airframe / engine repair: None / none
Transient storage: Tie-downs
Other services: Air freight, cargo handling, charter
ARTCC: Seattle (ZSE)
Flight service: Seattle (SEA)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility: SEA
Wind indicator: Lighted
Beacon: White and green, sunset to sunrise
Segmented circle: No
Landing fee: Yes
Customs: Landing rights airport
FAR 139 certification: Class I, ARFF index E, scheduled air carrier (05/1973)
Airport manager: Wendy Reiter
(206) 787-5229
Last FAA inspection: 01/16/2026

FAA remarks

Bird flocks on and in the vicinity of airport - check LCL adzys.
Flight notification service (adcus) available.
Helicopters landing and departing avoid overflying fuel farm located at the SE corner of the airport.
(E110) continuous power airport.
(E94) wso/wsfo.
Taxiway A south of taxiway G restricted to aircraft with wingspan 225 ft or less.
Do not mistake taxiway T for landing surface.
Aces to air cargo 4 parking and cargo areas restricted to aircraft with wingspan 170 ft or less.
Taxiway for corporate hangar ramp restricted to aircraft with wingspan 62 ft or less for taxi operations. GA cust parking is very limited.
Prior permission required for all GA parking and services;, contact 206-433-5481. Operate hours 0700L - 2100L, with a call out available upon request.
Taxilane W restricted to aircraft with wingspan 135 ft or less north of taxiway N and 167 ft or less south of taxiway N. Seattle ramp tower prvds advisory control only.
GA landing fees payable by major credit cards only.
Taxilane on north side of taxiway N stlt restricted to aircraft with wingspan 118 ft or less. Tri-txl's at north stlt: center (Green) taxilane restricted to aircraft with wingspan 135 ft or less. When an aircraft is on the center (Green) or other (orange/blue) txl's, no other aircraft can simultaneous use the adjacent taxilane(S). Orange and blue txl's are restricted to aircraft with wingspan 118 ft or less. Two aircraft can simultaneous use the outer txl's.
Runway status lights are in operation.
Aircraft with wingspan of 171 ft. Or more prkd at passengers gates or cargo 7 must provd 30 minimum prior permission required prior to pushback to Seattle ramp tower when visibility less than 2400 RVR.
Taxiway J east of taxiway T restricted to aircraft with wingspan 118 ft or less.
Runway 16L/34R restricted to aircraft with wingspan 260 ft or less.
Taxiway H restricted to aircraft with wingspan 118 ft or less.
Taxiway B south of taxiway S restricted to aircraft with wingspan 260 ft or less.
Air cargo 5 ramp dual eng tax only.
100LL fuel not available.
The use of reverse thrust beyond what is nec for operational or safety rsns is discouraged at all times. Noise abatement flight procedures in effect between 2200-0600. For further info contact SEA noise abatement ofc at 206-787-5393.
Cons taxi to takeoff at SEA. When practical, safe and available, cons taxi to takeoffs are encouraged. Cons taxi to takeoffs may RDC aircraft noise within nearby communities.
Rprt bird strikes to 206-787-7233.
South satellite taxilane restricted to aircraft with wingspan of 214 ft or less.
CARGO1 restricted to aircraft with wingspan of 170 ft or less.
To minimize noise, fuel burn and jet blast, operators are advised to use the MNM required thrust when taxiing in the vicinity of the terminal or aircraft parking areas.

Source: FAA Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP), effective October 29, 2026. View this airport on the FAA site

Airport facts

IATA code: SEA
ICAO code: KSEA
Location: Seattle, WA, United States
Elevation: 432.3 ft
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates: 47.44794, -122.31028

Runways

Runway	Size	Surface
16L / 34R	11,901 × 150 ft	Concrete, excellent, grooved
16C / 34C	9,426 × 150 ft	Concrete, excellent, grooved
16R / 34L	8,500 × 150 ft	Concrete, excellent, grooved

Codes, elevation and runways: FAA airport data (NASR), effective 2026-10-29. Reference only, not for navigation.

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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