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Representatives from the Port of Seattle, Alaska Airlines, and Hensel Phelps cut the ribbon at the SEA Gateway Project's Grand Opening recognition event

SEA Airport and Alaska Airlines Celebrate Completion of SEA Gateway Project

The construction project has given a facelift to the north end of the main terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, transforming the airport’s front door and the customer experience from curb to gate. Learn More

Former Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa passes the gavel to Ryan Calkins, new Commission President for 2026

Port of Seattle to Advance Sustainable Growth and Innovation Under New Commission Leadership

Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins today officially assumed the role of Commission President for 2026. During the Commission’s January 13 meeting, Calkins accepted the gavel from Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa, who served as president in 2025. Learn More

Port Announces Wendy Reiter as New SEA Airport Managing Director

Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced today that Wendy Reiter, a veteran leader at SEA and longtime partner to key federal aviation agencies, has been selected as the new Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), effective January 7, 2026. Learn More

Statement from Port of Seattle Commission on the December 16, 2025 Trump Travel Ban

"As the Port of Seattle’s Commission, we work to advance trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in the most equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner possible. The Port of Seattle is committed to making Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and all our facilities places that uphold civil rights, justice, and dignity. ..." Learn More

Statement from Seattle Port Commission on TSA Information Sharing

The Port of Seattle Commission is deeply troubled by reports that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is providing passenger lists to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement at airports nationwide. Learn More

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SEA Airport and Alaska Airlines Celebrate Completion of SEA Gateway Project

The Port of Seattle joined Alaska Airlines to celebrate the completion of major construction for the SEA Gateway Pr...

Port of Seattle to Advance Sustainable Growth and Innovation Under New Commission Leadership

Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins today officially assumed the role of Commission President for 2026. Under...

Port Announces Wendy Reiter as New SEA Airport Managing Director

Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced today that Wendy Reiter has been selected as the new Man...

Statement from Port of Seattle Commission on the December 16, 2025 Trump Travel Ban

As the Port of Seattle's Commission, we work to advance trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in the most equit...

Blog Posts

PORT BLOG

Studying and Improving the Underwater Soundscape for Marine Life

By Delaney Cyphers, Environment and SustainabilityHave you ever tried to have a conversation in a crowded room? It can be difficult! This is what life can be like for the Southern Resident killer whal...

What Kind of Fishing Boat Is That?

Fishermen's Terminal has been the home of the North Pacific fishing fleet since the facility opened in 1914, serving as a base for the fishers who help feed the world and power the economies of the Pa...

Upgrade SEA — Gearing Up for a Year of WOW!

By Aly Lande, Capital Project Marketing SpecialistIt's been three years since Upgrade SEA was launched as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's (SEA) customer-facing capital program campaign. And sin...

SEA Intern Chases Dreams on the Ground and Up in the Clouds

As a high school student, Cilicia Diaz was asked to design her dream version of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for a school project. Today as a college intern working in Airport Operations...