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How to Fly through Security at SEA Airport

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

Originally published in 2023; updated October 2025Everyone seems to be traveling now and has an opinion about the best travel program. You want to spend more time on vacation and less time in line at Seattle-Tacoma Internatio...

Why Can the Checkpoints at SEA Be Such a Challenge?

Tue, Aug 29, 2023

*edited 4/17/2025 to update security checkpoint numbers after all checkpoints were renumbered on 4/17/2025Translations are available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese:ይህን ጦማር/ብሎግ በአማርኛ ያንብቡهذه المدونة باللغة الع...

Security Screening 101

Fri, May 13, 2022

Editor's note: This blog has been updated (4/17/2025) to represent current information on security lane hours, checkpoint numbers, as well as Real ID requirements.It's finally here. That bucket list summer vacation that's gotten y...

Winter Weather Updates for SEA Airport

When the weather outside is frightful and you're worried that your trip to SEA Airport won't be delightful, rest assured that SEA Airport is working hard to keep the runways clear and planes moving safely for you.Bookmark thi...

Stay Safe at SEA

Winter weather updatesIf the weather outside isn't delightful, check the winter weather updates pageEscalator safetyOne of the most common injuries at SEA Airport are people falling on escalators. It happens once a day on average,...

Parking Payment Options and FAQs

Pay for your SEA Airport parking with a credit/debit card or cash.Credit/debit cards accepted:VisaMasterCardAmerican ExpressYou can pay your parking ticket at any exit lane of the garage or at our easy pay machines ...

Traveling with Kids

Pre-Travel PreparationTo help prepare your child for their trip, consider reviewing this SEA Social Story and Resource Guide. In a storybook format, the steps within the airport travel experience are detailed along with recent SEA...

Things to do at SEA Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has plenty of things to do if you've got some time before or between flights! From live music to local artisan shops, an art walk and good eats galore – check out this list of the best th...

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Flight Notification

Input your flight information to be notified by email of any delays, cancellations, gate changes and more!Flight StatusFind the latest flight status information for flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Upda...