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Port Prepares for Project Openings and Equitable Recovery with 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

Port of Seattle Commissioners approved the 2021 budget and five-year, $3.7 billion capital improvement plan to support an equitable, rapid, and lasting recovery. Learn More

Airport Meets New COVID-19 Health Measures and Calls for Aid for Hard-Hit Tenants and Workers

The actions build on dozens of measures the airport already implemented through its FlyHealthy@SEA program, a multi-layered action plan that protects the community, workers, and passengers. Learn More

Port of Seattle Makes Juneteenth a Paid Holiday

Juneteenth, also known as Black Independence Day commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas heard the news of their freedom, will go into effect on June 19, 2021 Learn More

Prepare for Healthy Holiday Travel at SEA

With physical distancing and increased cleaning protocols, the airport is increasing its public information campaign and asking passengers to come prepared to comply with healthy travel measures. Learn More

COVID-19 Testing Pilot Launches for Ticketed Travelers at SEA

Travelers seeking a COVID-19 test prior to air travel have a new option beginning November 4 when Discovery Health MD starts offering testing for ticketed travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Learn More

Updates on the Port's COVID-19 Response

The Port of Seattle continues to work closely with public health organizations and federal agencies to support response and recovery efforts. This page will be updated as new information develops. Learn More

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Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Tests at SEA

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport COVID-19 Testing Tracker The Port of Seattle documents when an employee or airport tenant in a public-facing role tests positive for COVID-19. We define a publi...

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Alaska Couple’s Essential Journey Helps Keep Family Business Afloat

In this series, we check in with people using Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for essential travel. While leisure travel has been largely put on hold during COVID-19 as we all work together...

International Air Travel Shifts Focus during the Pandemic

This article was originally published in the Seattle Times. In February 2020, Lyn Salazar was working as a kindergarten teacher at the American School in Kuwait. Then, the pandemic struck. Her scho...

Port Adopts Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday

On November 17, 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution 3781 amending the Salary and Benefits Policy Directive to add an eleventh paid holiday commemorating Juneteenth (on June 19) for...

Destinations: Five Ways to Mix Business with Pleasure in Boston

The next time you book a conference or need to travel for an important business meeting, why not turn it into a bleisure trip? The word "bleisure" may be unfamiliar to some, but extending a business t...

Fast Facts about the Port of Seattle Fire Department

The Port of Seattle Fire Department (POSFD) is an aircraft rescue firefighting department located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the department which ...

Holiday Treats to-go at SEA

Deep sigh. What a year. We are committed to keeping you healthy when you come to SEA Airport. But we also want you to be happy and send you our warmest wishes for this holiday season. Healthy...