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August 19 - 26
- TSA Checkpoint Changes - Due to Checkpoint 1 temporary operational shifts, there are changes to TSA Checkpoints 1-3. The website, flySEA app, interactive map, and digital signage in the terminal is reflected with the latest hours of operation and screening types at SEA:
- TSA Checkpoint 1 – Open 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. with General, CLEAR with General Screening
- TSA Checkpoint 2 – Open 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. with U.S. Service Member Lane, TSA PreCheck. SEA Spot Saver is temporarily unavailable and can be honored at Checkpoint 4.
- TSA Checkpoint 3 – Open 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with General, Premium, TSA PreCheck and TSA PreCheck Touchless ID now closes at 8 p.m.
- TSA Checkpoint 4 – Open 24 Hours with General, Premium, Family Lane, SEA Spot Saver and SEA Visitor Pass is available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- TSA Checkpoint 5 – Open 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. with TSA PreCheck
- TSA Checkpoint 6 – Open 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. General, Premium, TSA PreCheck, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, CLEAR General Screening, CLEAR PreCheck Screening
- Dining and Retail Vending Machine - Here are some newly opened vending machines at our airport.\
- ShopAll FANS (One near A4 and one at S6) they sell trading cards such as Pokémon, baseball, basketball, Star Wars, Disney, Magic the Gathering, and so much more
- The Posh Puppy Boutique (Near N station Pet Relief Area) they sell dog treats, dog toys, and dog food
- Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Training with BEST - This FREE training is a unique opportunity to learn from experts who specialize in helping people managers understand signs of stress and trauma. Register now to reserve your spot in the September 21 class.
Upgrade SEA Project(s) impacts, dates, locations, and times are subject to change. Read more on the Construction Impacts page and use the Interactive Map with the latest information.
- Roadway Improvements
- Right lane on the approach to the Departures Level will be closed from August 19 at 8 p.m. to August 20 at 4 a.m. to remove extruding curb from Departures right lane shoulder.
- SEA Underground Controls Replacement
- From August 23-27, the South Loop/Blue Line will be closed at night from 11:59 p.m. until the last flight at S Concourse and again from 4 a.m. - 6 a.m. Over-the-ramp bussing will be provided between Gates A20/21 and S1.
- Maintenance
- On August 21, Elevator MT-9 (servicing D Concourse SEA Underground Station) will be closed overnight from 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. Please direct travelers to C Concourse elevator.
- Emergency repairs to underground piping at Gate B1 for three weeks
- Parking Garage Elevator Modernization (Ongoing)
- Orange elevators - Currently one of five Orange elevators are out of service for refurbishment, there will be orange elevator bank upgrades that will last until the beginning of November with one cab out at a time.
- Yellow elevators - All five yellow elevators are currently out of service and estimated to return in 2027.
- Purple elevators - Three of the five elevators are currently out of service for refurbishment.
S Concourse Evolution – 60% Design Vision
Upgrade SEA’s S Concourse Evolution (SCE) project continues its design process and prepares to kick off major construction next year on this multi-phase, multi-year project. The design for the upgraded S Concourse went through many changes and iterations and is excited to bring you an updated model of what the new design is for the S Gates, thanks to design team of AECOM and HOK. Take a tour through the updated building with new amenities, restaurants, and retail. The project is wrapping up the design phase and will kick off early work later this year and major construction will begin next year. More details for this project are still to come
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