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Aerial view of SEA airport in 2019.

Who Pays for SEA Airport?

Wed, Oct 01, 2025

Originally published August 2020; updated October 2025Airports can be like small cities with roads, utilities, restaurants, shops, real estate development, parking, police and fire, construction, and more! So, how does this all wo...

Rendering of the Concourse C expansion showing a spacious hall with wood‑patterned ceilings, seating areas, and travelers walking near dining and retail spaces.

New Standard for Sustainable Travel: The C Concourse Expansion at SEA Airport

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The C Concourse's expanded facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will be the airport's greenest building yet, not only creating a better travel experience but also setting a new standard for climate-conscious desi...

Ceremonies celebrating the debut Alaska Airlines service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Seoul

Uhsuh ohseyo! SEA Welcomes Alaska Airlines’ Debut Service to Seoul

Fri, Sep 12, 2025

A Port of Seattle Fire Department turret salute sprayed over the taxiing Boeing 787-9, sending off the debut Alaska Airlines service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Seoul today. Ceremonies celebrated the most re...

Passengers with rolling luggage stand on a polished floor facing closed doors of an airport underground shuttle train. Overhead signs display directions, including arrows toward Gates D and Gates A, B, S, and a yellow line indicator. The train’s interior and a person inside are visible through the glass doors.

All Aboard the SEA Underground

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

Late to your gate? Don't let a mad dash across the terminal derail your travel experience. Most times the quickest way to your destination at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is to go on the trains in the terminal. SEA t...

A person paddles a yellow kayak on calm water, with a tree‑covered shoreline and another kayak visible in the distance.

Wander While You Wait — Exploring Beyond SEA

Mon, Aug 18, 2025

Travel tips provided by the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism AuthorityTurn extra time on your hands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) into local adventures with themed itineraries that match your interests. Whether y...

United Airlines flight landing at SEA in 1949

SEA Airport: Then and Now

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Updated 2026Happy 70-somethingth Birthday Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)! We don't think you look a day over 65 and your new hardware has just put you back in your prime. Here's a look back on where you've been an...

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 Checkpoints 101

Mon, Dec 12, 2022

Updated December 2022Security checkpoints at the airport look so simple, but can be very frustrating for travelers. There is more to it than you may think and, yes, there are reasons and rationale behind what you see. Here's a qui...

Overhead airport sign with a green header reading ‘GREEN Line to:’ and directional symbols pointing right toward Gates C, N, and X.

User’s Guide to the Train at SEA Airport

Fri, Oct 30, 2020

Translations are available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese:ይህን ጦማር/ብሎግ በአማርኛ ያንብቡ (PDF) هذه المدونة باللغة العربية (PDF) 阅读中文版博客 (PDF) Lea el blog en español (PDF) Đọc blog này bằng tiếng V...

Pathfinder at Sea-Tac airport.

Pathfinders: Superheroes of the Airport

Tue, Sep 18, 2018

Not all superheroes wear capes. Navigating Sea-Tac International Airport with 92 dining and retail options, two passenger drives, a massive parking garage containing rideshares, shuttles, and buses, and more than 30 airlines can b...