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Special Breaking News Page: During emergencies real-time updates for the media are posted here. Always check this resource before contacting the Media Officer for further information.
Business Hours: All media inquiries, both routine and for breaking news, should be directed to Aviation Public Affairs via phone (206 787-4923) or pager (pager number available on request to professional media staff). Port of Seattle business hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
After-Hours, Weekends, and Holidays: Media coverage during this these times is provided only for breaking news and/or emergency situations. To reach the on-duty media officer during non-business hours, please use the media pager.
Public/Pre-Security Areas: Media are allowed unescorted in all public areas of Sea-Tac Airport.
Restricted/Post-Security Areas: Media must be escorted into all restricted and post-security areas. Aviation Public Affairs will provide escorts whenever staffing permits.
Tenant Areas: Shops and eateries are leased space and media must have the tenant’s permission to photograph, videotape or conduct interviews in those areas.
Media Equipment: Cables, extension cords, lights, etc., may not be placed in any public area without prior approval from Aviation Public Affairs and these items must not interfere with passenger flow or airport operations.
All media covering stories at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are welcome to park in our North Charter Bus Parking Lot. This includes reporter/photographer vehicles as well as television live trucks. Directions media parking and further details.
In the event of an emergency, key information will be posted on our breaking news page. Please check this page before contacting the media officer for further details. Never contact the Port of Seattle Police or Fire Department directly; all inquiries will be handled through Aviation Public Affairs. This department will disseminate information related to Sea-Tac Airport facilities and operations. Aviation Public Affairs staff do not act as spokepersons for the airlines, TSA or other private companies and government agencies.
During an on-going emergency or breaking news situation, contact the media officer to find out if there is a designated press area for the event and the schedule for media updates.
Perry Cooper
Aviation Media Officer - Port of Seattle
Phone: (206) 787-4923
cooper.p@portseattle.org
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The FAA operates the air traffic control tower. During an emergency, the FAA will direct air traffic to enable needed equipment to access the accident scene as quickly as possible.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
The NTSB investigates and reports on aviation accidents and incidents. They take custody of the involved aircraft once rescue operations are completed and have jursidiction until the investigation is concluded. Once the NTSB is on site, Airport staff serves as a support team as needed.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The TSA operates and manages the airport's security checkpoints and the security systems for checked baggage.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
If an emergency occurs on board an aircraft that is still on the ground, the FBI has jurisdication. Once an aircraft is in flight, the FAA has jurisdiction.