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September 23 - September 30
- SEA MOVES Annual Transportation Fair - The annual Transportation Fair is back! Join us on Friday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SEA Airport Conference Center to explore transportation options and meet SEA MOVES staff. At the fair, employees will have the chance to talk with commute experts, enter giveaways, register for SEA MOVES new carpool program, enjoy light refreshments, and more!
- Highway Construction Across the Puget Sound - People traveling across the greater Puget Sound region or headed to SEA Airport should prepare for overlapping construction closures from October 1 - 5. Major construction closures and lane reductions will affect travel on Interstate 5, I- 405, State Route 520 and SR 99
- Link Light Rail Pinehurst Station - The Pinehurst Station has opened and is in between the Northgate and Shoreline South/148th stations
- B- Exit Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) and Known Crewmember (KCM) Relocation - The existing B-Exit CMAP and KCM will be moved to Checkpoint 2 Lane '2.5'. CMAP/KCM will then be operational at 4 a.m. on October 1 at Checkpoint 2 lane '2.5'. If a crew member is referred for secondary screening, they can now remain at Checkpoint 2 and travel through the screening lane there. The North CMAP and KCM location is remaining. Locations and directions can be found on our interactive map
B-Exit Location Closing End of Day September 30
Checkpoint 2 KCM/CMAP Location Opening October 1 at 4 a.m.
- Pre-Security Interfaith Prayer & Meditation Area - There is now an Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Space pre-security near Skybridge 2
- Jabbrrboxes - The Jabbrrboxes near gate A5 have closed
- A Concourse Duty Free Project - Swarovski in the A concourse has closed, and Africa Lounge, Manchu Wok, Terminal Getaway Spa, and InMotion are closing by the end of day Sep 30
- SEA Stars Deal Update - Neighborhood is offering a special deal for SEA Stars from now through the end of the year. In addition to the standard 10% discount with your badge for both the pre-security location by checkpoint 4 and at D annex near gate D21
- 4 - 7 a.m. Classic Combo: $10.50+ for a breakfast sandwich or egg bites and orange juice
- 2 - 5 p.m. Pick Me Up: $9.50+ for a pastry and coffee of choice (cold brew, drip, or americano)
- Wings for All - Wings for All is a unique airport rehearsal created to reduce the stress often associated with air travel. Participants will move through the complete airport experience, receiving boarding passes, checking bags, passing through security, boarding an aircraft, and potentially taxiing on the runway to simulate takeoff and landing. Registration opens for participants and volunteers on September 23 at 8:30 a.m. and the event is on October 17
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
- Sept. 27 – Oct. 2 and Oct. 4 - 9, the South Loop/Blue Line and Yellow Shuttle 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.
- Elevator Maintenance (Ongoing)
- 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 and estimated to return in October
Coffee on Every Concourse: Where to Fuel Up at SEA
Looking for a delicious pick-me-up to keep you energized for your early morning flight? Want to sip on something warm and comforting to savor the extra time on your layover? Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has you covered with everything from local favorites, to chocolate-forward sips, to global brands that are sure to perk you up. Seattle’s deep coffee culture is reflected throughout the airport, where every concourse offers multiple spots to refuel. Keep reading for one must-try spot on every concourse.
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