Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-04-21 UTC

IATASEA
ICAOKSEA
LocationSeattle, United States
Current Local Time UTC-8

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, known as Sea-Tac, sits in the city of SeaTac, Washington, 23 km south of downtown Seattle and 36 km north of downtown Tacoma. Opened for commercial operations in 1947, it serves as the primary hub for Alaska Airlines, whose headquarters are located nearby, and is a major international gateway for Delta Air Lines.

The airport recorded 52.6 million passengers in 2024, a new annual record and a return to growth following the pandemic. It handles around 434,000 aircraft movements per year. Three parallel runways support continuous high-frequency operations across domestic and international routes.

Sea-Tac connects to downtown Seattle via Link Light Rail in under 40 minutes, making it one of the more transit-accessible major US airports. The South Satellite serves the bulk of long-haul international traffic, including flights to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. A second terminal with 19 additional gates has been approved and is planned for completion by 2032.

🅿️ Parking

16 options
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Parking Garage
  • Doug Fox Parking
  • Park N Fly
  • MasterPark Lot B
  • MasterPark Garage
  • Park N Jet Lot-1
  • Extra Car
  • WallyPark
  • MVP Airport Parking
  • Star Parking
  • Jiffy Airport Parking
  • ShuttlePark 2
  • SeaTacPark
  • Ajax Parking R Us
  • Park N Jet Lot-2
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🚗 Car Rentals

11 options
  • National Car Rental
  • Alamo Rent A Car
  • Thrifty Car Rental
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • SIXT Rent a Car
  • Budget Car Rental
  • Avis Car Rental
  • Fox Rent A Car
  • Hertz
  • Dollar Car Rental
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🛋️ Lounges

6 options
  • The Club Airport Lounges
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines
  • American Express
  • British Airways
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🏨 Hotels

13 options
  • Hilton
  • Red Roof Inn
  • Marriott
  • Ramada by Wyndham
  • Radisson
  • Coast Hotels
  • Motel 6
  • Cedarbrook Lodge
  • Sutton Suites Hotel
  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
  • Comfort Inn & Suites
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites
  • Best Western
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🚌 Shuttles

6 options
  • Premier Airport Shuttle
  • Shuttle Express
  • SuperShuttle
  • Bellair Airporter
  • Seatac Airport Shuttle
  • Kitsap Airporter
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🚇 Public Transport

2 options

Find 2 public transport options at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

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🛫 Terminals

6 terminals
  • Concourse AMixed

    Delta Air Lines, WestJet

  • Concourse BDomestic

    Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, WestJet

  • Concourse CDomestic

    Alaska Airlines

  • Concourse DMixed

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

  • North SatelliteDomestic

    Alaska Airlines

  • South SatelliteInternational

    Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic

🏙️ Nearby cities

4 cities
  • Seattle23 km north
  • Renton11 km northeast
  • Bellevue28 km northeast
  • Tacoma36 km south

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 202453M
Runways3
Opened1947
Coordinates47.45°, -122.31°
Operated ByPort of Seattle

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Seattle–Tacoma International Airport?

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: SEA, ICAO: KSEA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport located?

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle, United States. The airport coordinates are 47.4479°, -122.3103°.

What services are available at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport?

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport offers: 15 parking options, 11 car rental companies, 6 lounges, 13 nearby hotels, 6 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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