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SEA (Seattle-Tacoma International) Airport Guide

Seattle • United States of America • Port of Seattle

Pacific Northwest gateway and home base for Alaska Airlines — 6 concourses, satellite STS train, 50M+ passengers, with the Link Light Rail running every 6 minutes to downtown Seattle.

SEA Airport at a Glance

  • 1 Terminals
  • 3 Runways
  • 1,300 Daily flights
  • 52,715,181 Passengers / year
  • 1944 Opened
  • 433 Elevation, ft

Online departures and arrivals board for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

United States of America

Transfers and hotels

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a convenient entry point. To ensure a stress-free journey, plan your travel arrangements in advance: book a transfer from SEA with a Russian-speaking driver and a meet-and-greet service—it's more reliable than a taxi. For a comfortable stay before or after your flight, choose a hotel near the airport —with free cancellation and breakfast included.

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Terminals & Airlines at SEA

A

Concourse A

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Alaska Airlines
B

Concourse B

  • Alaska Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
C

Concourse C

  • Alaska Airlines
  • Horizon Air
D

Concourse D

  • American Airlines
  • JetBlue
  • United Airlines
  • Frontier
  • Spirit
  • Sun Country
  • Southwest
N

North Satellite

  • Alaska Airlines
S

South Satellite (International)

  • Air Canada
  • British Airways
  • Lufthansa
  • Emirates
  • Korean Air
  • Singapore Airlines
  • JAL
  • ANA
  • EVA Air
  • Hainan

TSA PreCheck, CLEAR & Global Entry at SEA

TSA PreCheck

Available at: Main Checkpoint 1, Checkpoint 2, Checkpoint 3, Checkpoint 4, Checkpoint 5

CLEAR

Available at: Checkpoint 1, Checkpoint 2, Checkpoint 3, Checkpoint 5

Global Entry

Available at: South Satellite

Global Entry kiosks at South Satellite international arrivals.

Restaurants & Food at SEA

Terminal A

  • Floret · Fine dining · 11:00–22:00 · post-security
  • Caffè Vita · Coffee · 05:00–22:30 · post-security

Terminal B

  • Skillet Diner · Casual · 06:00–22:00 · post-security
  • Pike Pub · Bar · 06:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal C

  • Beecher's Handmade Cheese · Casual · 05:00–22:00 · post-security
  • Anthony's Restaurant · Fine dining · 11:00–22:00 · post-security

Ground Transportation at SEA

Rideshare & Taxi

Pickup zone: Parking garage Floor 3 (rideshare island)

Uber, Lyft, and taxi all use the dedicated rideshare zone on Floor 3 of the parking garage. Skybridge from terminal.

Rental Cars

Location: Rental Car Facility (1 mile from terminal)

Shuttle: Free shuttle from terminal, 24/7, every 5 min

Public Transit

  • metro — Link Light Rail — SeaTac/Airport Station
    Downtown Seattle, University District, Capitol Hill, Bellevue (via 2 Line)
    $3 to downtown Seattle, ~38 min. Every 6 min during the day, 04:00–01:00.

Parking

On-site: Garage (terminal-adjacent), Off-Airport WallyPark

Rates: Hourly $5/hour, Daily $37/day

Hotels Near SEA Airport

  • Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center · 0.3 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Doubletree by Hilton Seattle Airport · 0.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Hyatt Regency Seattle Airport · 0.4 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Cedarbrook Lodge · 1 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Coast Gateway Hotel · 0.7 mi from terminal Free shuttle
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Frequently Asked Questions about SEA

How do I get from SEA to downtown Seattle?
Link Light Rail from SeaTac/Airport Station — $3, ~38 minutes to Westlake Center. Every 6 min daytime. Uber/Lyft is ~25 min and $35–55.
Which terminal is Alaska Airlines at SEA?
Alaska Airlines uses concourses B, C, and the North Satellite. Check-in is at the main terminal. The North Satellite is reached via the underground STS train (free).
Is there a USO at SEA?
Yes — USO Northwest at SEA is on the baggage claim level near Door 10. Open 24 hours Monday–Friday, 09:00–21:00 weekends.