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A traveler using a cane and traveler in a wheelchair walk through the terminal at SEA.

Five Accessibility Highlights at SEA Airport 

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Written in 2020; updated in 2026Did you know that nearly one in four adults in Washington state have some type of disability, whether it's hearing, vision, cognitive, or ambulatory? Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is co...

Supporting Travelers with Alzheimer’s at SEA Airport

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

One in three older adults in the United States dies with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia — a staggering number that reflects the growing impact on families and communities. Many more are living with dementia, often undiagn...

Six Accessible Features in SEA Airport Restrooms

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

During Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Month — and every day — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) strives to create a travel experience that is accessible for all. Up to 1 in 4 (27%) of adults in the United States ha...

Accessibility for All Port Users

Mon, Jul 18, 2022

By Shayla Ring    This month will celebrate 32 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities across the nation, including the areas of "transpor...

The inside of the sensory room with seating nook, furniture, and artwork

A Quiet Oasis in a Stimulating Environment

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

Standing in line at the airport, navigating through a crowded concourse to your gate, or taking a train can be stressful. During your journey, there's so much to see and hear, including the sensory stimulus of restaurant signage a...

Pathfinder holds up a sunflower lanyard at the SEA information desk

Sunflower Lanyard Program Grows Disability Awareness

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

It's easy for airport employees to lend a hand to travelers with visible cues of a disability like a passenger in a wheelchair. But there are other "hidden disabilities" that are less apparent such as autism, Crohn's disease, deme...

“Interior airport scene showing a person using a wheelchair being assisted by two people, all moving through a terminal area with luggage. Overhead signs display airline information, and stanchions form queue lines in the background.

Checkpoint and Screening Accessibility

Before you're at the airport Check with your airlineAirlines offer many services for accessible travel primarily on the aircraft and post-security. Check with your airline for what policies and options are available for suppo...

Multiple signs in a parking garage marked ‘Reserved Parking’ with the wheelchair symbol and text stating ‘State disabled parking permit required’ and ‘Parking rates apply.

Accessible and ADA Parking at SEA

Daily and hourly parkingADA-designated parking stalls are available in both General Parking on Floor 5, and in Reserved Parking on Floor 4. Vehicles properly displaying valid disabled permit identification may use these ...

Travelers smiling and interacting with SEA Pup and Volunteer.

SEA Pups

Come See the SEA Pups!Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has a growing team of animal therapy volunteers, also known as the SEA Pups, who are here to offer pets, cuddles, and hugs – while helping calm traveler's nerves. Pu...

Sensory Room in C Concourse.

Sensory Rooms

Welcoming all neurodiverse passengersSensory rooms are provided as a calming environment for those who may feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or find the need recenter from the multitude of sights and sounds of the airport tra...