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Port 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Builds Equitable Recovery

2021 Budget prioritizes essential services, sustainability, and investment in the future. Pans call for sustained, and in some cases increased investment, in aviation, maritime industries, and critical trade and travel services to lead the recovery and prepare for the return of future growth. Learn More

Pacific Northwest Forest and Landfill Waste Could Fuel Over 10% of SEA Airport’s Flights

A new analysis by Washington State University and the Port of Seattle confirms there is enough available forest residuals and municipal solid waste to produce up to 220-290 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year in the Pacific Northwest. Learn More

Port Announces New South King County Fund Environmental Grants Program

The grant expands the reach of the successful Airport Community Ecology (ACE) program to more near-airport cities new program Learn More

Port Commission Passes Equity Motion to Combat Racial Bias

With the adoption of this inward-looking motion to promote equity and eradicate systemic racism, the Port commits to make progress and to model and lead the important work of equity. Learn More

Maritime Blue, Port Launch Second Wave of Maritime Innovation Accelerator

Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator, an intensive four-month program providing access to a global network of mentors and advisors alongside Washington's maritime industry and ocean economy leaders, once again launches an application period for a new cohort. 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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Ocean Health App Crowdsources Scientific Observations

Washington Maritime Blue, the Port of Seattle, and WeWork Labs have partnered to launch Washington's first maritime accelerator to help maritime companies innovate and grow. New ideas in one of the mo...

Explore the Sound of Seattle

The grey season has arrived. Time for down time and more cerebral indoor pursuits like listening to music and brushing up on Seattle's rich musical heritage. You probably know that Seattle has been...

Startup Battery Solution Reduces Fuel Dependence in the Maritime Industry

North to South — Family Relocates during the Pandemic

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...

What Indigenous People’s Day Means to Me

Tonisha Simmons is an administrative assistant in the facilities and infrastructure division at SEA Airport. Indigenous People's Day to me means resilience. It's a celebration of survi...