Pre-Travel Preparation
To help prepare your child for their trip, consider reviewing this SEA Social Story and Resource Guide. In a storybook format, the steps within the airport travel experience are detailed along with recent SEA photos. It was designed for travelers with autism, though may be helpful for young children too. View the Parents Traveling with Children flyer to learn more about pre-travel preparation, activities for families at the airport, and what you can do on the airplane. See our Travel Guidance for Minors page for more information on what you need for identification, escorting, and other policies for unaccompanied minors.
Security Screening
- Reduce the Stress for Kids: Let’s face it, checkpoints seem like busy and noisy places to children (and some adults too) and the prime place for a potential meltdown. By knowing the procedures and taking a few tips. If your child is old enough to understand, talk to them and let them know what to expect. Explain what the checkpoint is for and what they’re going to have to do. For some children, getting an idea of what the security checkpoint helps to reduce stress and apprehension.
- Read more tips on traveling with children from TSA! For specific information regarding the screening procedures of children, as well as regulations on accessibility and liquid restrictions, please visit the TSA traveling with children guide.
Necessities
- Changing Tables are located in the family restrooms and most of the other restrooms throughout the terminal. You can find the nearest restrooms on our interactive map!
- You can pick up diapers, medicine, and other items at one of the many Hudson stores.
- Car seats, strollers, and wheelchairs are available for rental at Baggage Service by SmartCarte.
- There are nursing suites throughout the terminal for traveling mothers.
- Clothing and other fun souvenirs are available throughout the airport. Check our shops for more info.
Activities for Families at the Airport
Children's Play Area
Keep the little ones entertained and taken care of while awaiting your flight. Check out the Children's Play Areas near gates A1 and D25. You'll find a new carpet and a room full of brightly-colored activities for kids to get the wiggles out. Please make sure you remove your shoes before playing, the Children's Play Area is recommended for children under four feet tall and 100 pounds. No food, drinks or pets in the play area, please!
Live music
Live performers play music in a range of locations throughout the airport, as part of the Experience the City of Music program. Enjoy blues, pop, and folk all from local, Pacific Northwest artists. Check the music schedule for details. Actual performance times may vary and are subject to change.
Art Walk
Over 100 works of art are on display throughout the airport. Work off some energy and tour the SEA Airport art collection. Our collection features some of the finest contemporary work in glass, sculpture, photography, painting, and new media.
Free Wi-Fi
Wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) is available in all public areas of the airport and is free of charge. The Wi-Fi access points use the SSID “SEA-FREE-WIFI". Once you connect to “SEA-FREE-WIFI” you will be asked to accept terms and conditions for use, and occasionally view a brief ad before accessing the internet.
Kid Friendly Dining
Many of the restaurants at SEA have kid's menus and provide healthy options. Search for specific food items with the flySEA App and interactive map.
Agents of Discovery
Download the free Agents of Discovery app and search the names of the Missions while you're at SEA Airport! Each Mission is a series of interactive challenges to learn and explore. If you’re logged in and play more Missions, you’ll be entered to win more cool prizes!
