Screening During COVID-19
Below are some adjustments TSA has made at security screening checkpoints in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, more information is available at TSA.gov/coronavirus:
- Masks are optional during the screening process, but a TSA officer may ask you to adjust the face-covering at any point during the screening process.
Checkpoint Hours of Operation
Types of Screening
Travelers can access all gates from any checkpoint. There are five main checkpoints at SEA Airport featuring general, premium, CLEAR, TSA PreCheck, and ADA-friendly screening. All checkpoints are ADA accessible for additional assistance please contact TSA Cares 72 hours prior to your flight.
Wait Times
Passengers should arrive two hours before domestic travel and three hours before international travel. TSA General and TSA PreCheck screening hours are subject to change based on operational needs. All checkpoints are open daily operational hours are subject to change based on TSA operations, closure times are evaluated daily. SEA Staff will help guide you to the best checkpoint. To see the TSA PreCheck Checkpoint Schedule and when lanes are open, and live checkpoint wait times download the flySEA App!
Checkpoints |
Screening Types Available |
Checkpoint Operating Hours |
| Checkpoint 1 |
CLEAR and TSA PreCheck Screening |
4 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 2 |
CLEAR, General and Premium Screening, and SEA Spot Saver |
4 a.m. to 11 p.m. SEA Spot Saver is available from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 3 |
CLEAR, General Screening, SEA Spot Saver, and SEA Visitor Pass |
General: 24 hours CLEAR: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. SEA Spot Saver is available from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. SEA Visitor Pass is available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. TSA PreCheck is available from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. |
| Checkpoint 4 |
CLEAR, General, and TSA PreCheck Screening |
4 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 5 |
CLEAR, General and Premium Screening, and SEA Spot Saver |
4 a.m. to 8 p.m. SEA Spot Saver is available from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
