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TSA Checkpoint Construction Projects

We’re upgrading SEA and the TSA Checkpoints. The long-term renovation of the main terminal will continue to improve the facility to the with a variety of projects in the future:

  • Security Screening Checkpoint 6 is temporarily unavailable and under construction to be redesigned to add space and security screening capacity to significantly improve passenger processing with the SEA Gateway project.

Types of Security Screening

Travelers can access all gates from any checkpoint.  Checkpoints at SEA Airport featuring general, premium, CLEAR, SEA Spot Saver, TSA PreCheck, and ADA-friendly screening. All checkpoints are ADA accessible for additional assistance please contact TSA Cares 72 hours prior to your flight.

TSA Checkpoint Hours of Operations

All TSA Checkpoint hours and screening types are approximate and subject to change on operational need, please see the in-terminal digital signage for available checkpoints and screening types. All checkpoints are open daily, operational hours are subject to change based on TSA operations with closure times evaluated daily. Checkpoint staff will help guide you to the best checkpoint.

Checkpoints and Operating Hours

Available Screening Types and Optional Services

Checkpoint 1 - 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.

General and TSA PreCheck Screening:

  • CLEAR + is available for General and PreCheck Screening
Checkpoint 2- 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.

General Screening:

Checkpoint 3 - 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.

General and TSA PreCheck Screening:

  • TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is available for participating Airlines only
  • The Premium Lane is available for General and PreCheck screening for participating Airlines only
Checkpoint 4 - Open 24 Hours

General Screening:

  • The Premium Lane is available for General screening for participating Airlines only
  • SEA Spot Saver and SEA Visitor Pass are available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Checkpoint 5 - 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.

TSA PreCheck Screening:

Checkpoint 6 - Temporarily closed for construction as part of the SEA Gateway Project

 

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