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August 12 - 17
- C Concourse Expansion Employee Breakroom Now Available - The break room is located on the ramp level, just around the corner from the employee elevators P1 and P2. It has microwaves, water bottle fill stations, food and drink vending, tables and chairs, TVs and a sink to wash up. The Employee Break Room is for all employees, provided by the Port of Seattle. The Central Terminal employee ADR break room is closed as a result.
- SEA Airport Moves Forward with Next Major Renovation: S Concourse - The Port of Seattle Commission authorized initial funding for the S Concourse Evolution (SCE) with major construction scheduled to start in 2027.
- SEA Welcomes New Delta Air Lines Service to Tokyo-Narita - SEA Airport welcomes the latest international service announcement from Delta Air Lines offering new nonstop flights coming in March 2027 between Tokyo-Narita (NRT) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The services adds to Delta’s current service to Tokyo-Haneda (HND), providing another option for business and leisure travelers.
- RSVP for the 32nd Annual FOD Walk - Help keep SEA Airport clean! Pick up Foreign Objects and Debris (FOD) on the airport runways where you can walk, chat, and enjoy the company of fellow aviation enthusiasts. If you have an SEA SIDA Badge, you can participate and make a difference! Sign up today to participate on August 18 from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Conference Center at SEA Airport. Lunch and parking validations will be provided after the FOD Walk to those who participate!
- Airport University Training - Port Jobs is accepting applications for two fall classes at Airport University. Classes are free and taught onsite at SEA Airport.
- Introduction to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic – A preparation class for SEA workers interested in diesel/heavy equipment/GSE Mechanic training and careers.
- Introduction to Aviation Maintenance Technology – A preparation class for SEA workers interested in aircraft mechanic training and careers.
Upgrade SEA Project(s) impacts, dates, locations, and times are subject to change. Read more on the Construction Impacts page and use the Interactive Map with the latest information.
- SEA Underground Controls Replacement
- Until the evening of August 13, the South Loop/Blue Line will be closed at night from 11:59 p.m. until the last flight at S Concourse and again from 4 a.m. - 6 a.m. Over-the-ramp bussing will be provided between Gates A20/21 and S1.
- From August 16-20, the South Loop/Blue Line will be closed at night from 11:59 p.m. until the last flight at S Concourse and again from 4 a.m. - 6 a.m. Over-the-ramp bussing will be provided between Gates A20/21 and S1.
- C Concourse Expansion
- From August 10 - 21, there will be nightly work to remove and replace column cover protector rings. Columns will be visible to passengers.
- Parking Garage Elevator Modernization
- Orange elevators - Starting August 17, there will be orange elevator bank upgrades that will last until the beginning of November with one cab out at a time.
- Yellow elevators - All five yellow elevators are currently out of service and estimated to return in 2027.
- Purple elevators - Three of the five elevators are currently out of service for refurbishment.
From the fish throwing at Pike Place Market to the Dungeness Crab Festival, from clam digging at low tide to watching the salmon run in the local waterways or at the Mariners game, fish and seafood are woven into the culture of the Pacific Northwest. Ever heard of flying fish? Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) brings fresh seafood to your airport experience. Whether you’re angling for salmon or hooked on halibut, there are plenty pescatarian plates available at SEA.
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