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January 7 - January 14
Airport News
- New Aviation Managing Director Wendy Reiter - Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced that Wendy Reiter has been selected as the new Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), effective January 7, 2026. A veteran leader at SEA and longtime partner to key federal aviation agencies, Reiter currently leads Security, Fire, and Emergency Preparedness for SEA. Over the last 35 years she has held key management roles with airports and airlines in Seattle and in the Midwest.
- January Live Music Schedule - Check out the lineup of live musicians at SEA airport!
- Checkpoint 5 closed temporarily - Checkpoint 5 has been closed as of Jan. 6. TSA lanes will be accommodated at other checkpoints until Checkpoint 5 reopens in mid-February. TSA PreCheck Travelers can use Checkpoints 1, 4, and 6 in the meantime.
Upgrade SEA
- SEA Gateway Project
- Phasing of terrazzo began repolishing in front of Checkpoint 5 while it is closed. This work will be progressing along the esplanade, by Checkpoint 6, and ticketing in phases.
- C Concourse Expansion
- Last night on Jan. 5, the phasing of terrazzo replacement started at the entrance to the C and D Concourses. Construction walls have been put up and Checkpoint 5 is closed through mid Feb to help mitigate impacts
- SEA Underground Controls Upgrade
- Starting Jan.11, the Blue Line south loop connects A, B, and S stations will close nightly between 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. prompting over the ramp bussing between B20-21 and S1 for five nights.
At Your Fingertips
Paw-sitive Travel Tips for Flying With Dogs
Traveling with your four-legged companion? Maple the dog joins Devlin Donnelly to give a paw-some tour of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)’s newest pet relief area — plus tips to make your journey smooth from curb to gate.
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