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KSEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Seattle, Washington, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 21 MARCH 2024

Location

FAA Identifier: SEA
Lat/Long: 47-26-59.6000N 122-18-42.4000W
47-26.993333N 122-18.706667W
47.4498889,-122.3117778
(estimated)
Elevation: 432.3 ft. / 131.8 m (surveyed)
Variation: 16E (2020)
From city: 10 miles S of SEATTLE, WA
Time zone: UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 98188

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 01/1944
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: SEATTLE CENTER
FSS: SEATTLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: SEA (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: no
Lights: SS-SR
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
Landing fee: yes
Fire and rescue: ARFF index E
International operations: customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 122.95
WX ASOS: PHONE 206-214-2592
SEATTLE GROUND: 121.7
SEATTLE TOWER: 119.9 ;RWY 16L/34R, 16C/34C 120.95 ;RWY 16R/34L 239.3 ;RWY 16L/34R, 16C/34C 239.3 ;RWY 16R/34L
SEATTLE APPROACH: 119.2 ;017-079 SEA RWY 34 119.2 ;028-160 SEA RWY 16 120.1 ;223-289 SEA, RWY 16 120.1 ;223-301 SEA, RWY 34 120.4 ;301-340 SEA, RWY 34 125.6 ;ARR WEST 125.9 ;080-125 SEA, RWY 34 125.9 ;290-315 SEA, RWY 16 126.5 ;126-222 SEA, RWY 34 126.5 ;161-222 SEA, RWY 16 128.5 ;302-016 SEA, RWY 34 128.5 ;316-027 SEA, RWY 16 133.65 ;RWY 16/34 123.9
SEATTLE DEPARTURE: 119.2 ;028-160 SEA RWY 16 120.1 ;223-289 SEA, RWY 16 120.1 ;223-301 SEA, RWY 34 120.4 ;301-340 SEA, RWY 34 125.6 ;ARR WEST 125.9 ;080-125 SEA, RWY 34 125.9 ;290-315 SEA, RWY 16 126.5 ;126-222 SEA, RWY 34 126.5 ;161-222 SEA, RWY 16 128.5 ;302-016 SEA, RWY 34 128.5 ;316-027 SEA, RWY 16 123.9
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 128.0
ATOME DP: 120.4
BANGR RNAV DP: 120.4
CHINS STAR: 123.9
CLASS B: 119.2 ;017-079 SEA, RWY 34 119.2 ;028-160 SEA RWY 16 120.1 ;223-289 SEA, RWY 16 120.1 ;223-301 SEA, RWY 34 120.4 ;301-340 SEA, RWY 34 125.9 ;080-125 SEA, RWY 34 125.9 ;290-315 SEA RWY 16 126.5 ;126-222 SEA, RWY 34 126.5 ;161-222 SEA, RWY 16 128.5 ;302-016 SEA, RWY 34 128.5 ;316-027 SEA RWY 16
D-ATIS: 118.0
DE/P: 119.2 ;017-079 SEA RWY 34
ELMAA DP: 120.4
EMERG: 121.5 243.0
FINAL: 133.65 ;RWY 16/34
GLASR STAR: 123.9
HAROB RNAV DP: 120.4
IC: 133.65 ;RWY 16/34
ISBRG DP: 120.4
JAWBN STAR: 125.6
JEFPO DP: 120.4
MOUNTAIN DP: 119.2
OLYMPIA STAR: 125.6
OZWLD RNAV DP: 120.4
RAMP CTL: 122.275 ;SOUTH RAMP 126.25 ;GATE HOLD 126.875 ;NORTH RAMP
SEATTLE DP: 119.2
SKYKO STAR: 123.9
SUMMA DP: 119.2 ;RWY 34L/C/R, NORTH 120.4 ;RWY 16L/C/R, SOUTH
WX ASOS at RNT (5 nm NE): 126.95 (425-255-6080)
WX ASOS at BFI (5 nm N): PHONE 206-658-6435
WX ASOS at TIW (15 nm SW): PHONE 253-858-6507
WX AWOS-3PT at PWT (19 nm W): 121.2 (360-674-2811)
WX ASOS at TCM (20 nm S): PHONE 253-982-3434
  • FREQ SECTORS FLOAT DEPENDING ON RY IN USE AND SECTORS GENERALLY APPLY TO SEATTLE TCA.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
SEA at fieldSEATTLE VORTAC116.8019E
PAEr163/28.2PAINE VOR/DME110.6020E
OLMr021/37.4OLYMPIA VORTAC113.4019E

Airport Services

Fuel available: A JET-A1
Parking: tiedowns
Airframe service: NONE
Powerplant service: NONE
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R

Dimensions: 11901 x 150 ft. / 3627 x 46 m
Surface: concrete/grooved, in excellent condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 120.0
Double wheel: 250.0
Double tandem: 550.0
Dual double tandem: 1120.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 16L  RUNWAY 34R
Latitude: 47-27.827713N47-25.870337N
Longitude: 122-18.465013W122-18.482295W
Elevation: 432.3 ft.346.7 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 164 magnetic, 180 true344 magnetic, 000 true
Declared distances: TORA:11901 TODA:11901 ASDA:11901 LDA:11901TORA:11901 TODA:11901 ASDA:11901 LDA:11901
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (2.75 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdown, midfield, rollouttouchdown, midfield, rollout
Approach lights: ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Centerline lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, lightedyes, lighted
Instrument approach: ILS/DMEILS/DME

Runway 16C/34C

Dimensions: 9426 x 150 ft. / 2873 x 46 m
Surface: concrete/grooved, in excellent condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 120.0
Double wheel: 250.0
Double tandem: 550.0
Dual double tandem: 1111.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 16C  RUNWAY 34C
Latitude: 47-27.828592N47-26.278277N
Longitude: 122-18.659025W122-18.672590W
Elevation: 429.4 ft.362.9 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 164 magnetic, 180 true344 magnetic, 000 true
Declared distances: TORA:9426 TODA:9426 ASDA:9426 LDA:9426TORA:9426 TODA:9426 ASDA:9426 LDA:9426
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdown, midfield, rollouttouchdown, midfield, rollout
Approach lights: ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Centerline lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, lightedyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DMEILS/DME

Runway 16R/34L

Dimensions: 8500 x 150 ft. / 2591 x 46 m
Surface: concrete/grooved, in excellent condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 120.0
Double wheel: 250.0
Double tandem: 482.0
Dual double tandem: 1007.0, TDT 817
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 16R  RUNWAY 34L
Latitude: 47-27.830182N47-26.432028N
Longitude: 122-19.071410W122-19.083483W
Elevation: 414.8 ft.356.2 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 164 magnetic, 180 true344 magnetic, 000 true
Declared distances: TORA:8500 TODA:8500 ASDA:8500 LDA:8500TORA:8500 TODA:8500 ASDA:8500 LDA:8500
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdown, midfield, rollouttouchdown, midfield, rollout
Approach lights: ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Centerline lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, lightedyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DMEILS/DME

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: PORT OF SEATTLE
BOX 1209
SEATTLE, WA 98111
Phone 206-787-3000
Manager: LANCE LYTTLE
BOX 68727
SEATTLE, WA 98168
Phone (206) 787-5229

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 3
Jet airplanes: 3
    
Aircraft operations: avg 1233/day *
99% commercial
1% air taxi
<1% transient general aviation
<1% military
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2018

Additional Remarks

A39-16L/34R PCR VALUE: 1147/R/B/W/T
A39-16R/34L PCR VALUE: 866/R/B/W/T
A39-16C/34C PCR VALUE: 1002/R/B/W/T
E110 CONTINUOUS POWER ARPT.
E94 WSO/WSFO.
BIRD FLOCKS WITHIN ARPT VCNTY - CHECK LCL ADZYS.
TWY A SOUTH OF TWY G RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 225 FT OR LESS.
DO NOT MISTAKE TWY T FOR LNDG SFC.
ACES TO AIR CARGO 4 PRKG AND CARGO AREAS RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 170 FT OR LESS.
TWY FOR CORPORATE HNGR RAMP RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 62 FT OR LESS FOR TAXI OPS. GA CUST PKNG IS VERY LTD.
ASDE-X IN USE. OPERATE TRANSPONDERS WITH ALTITUDE REPORTING MODE AND ADS-B (IF EQUIPPED) ENABLED ON ALL AIRPORT SURFACES.
PPR FOR ALL GA PRKG & SVCS, CTC 206-433-5481. OP HRS 0530L - 2100L, WITH A CALL OUT AVBL UPON REQ.
TAXILANE W RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 135 FT OR LESS N OF TWY N AND 167 FT OR LESS SOUTH OF TWY N. SEATTLE RAMP TWR PRVDS ADZY CTL ONLY.
GA LANDING FEES PAYABLE BY MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ONLY.
TAXILANE ON N SIDE OF N STLT RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 118 FT OR LESS. TRI-TAXILANES AT N STLT: CNTR (GREEN) TAXILANE RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 135 FT OR LESS. WHEN AN ACFT IS ON THE CNTR (GREEN) OR OTR (ORANGE/BLUE) TAXILANES, NO OTR ACFT CAN SIMUL USE THE ADJ TAXILANE(S). ORANGE & BLUE TAXILANES ARE RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 118 FT OR LESS. TWO ACFT CAN SIMUL USE THE OUTER TAXILANES.
RY STATUS LGTS ARE IN OPN.
ACFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 171 FT. OR MORE PARKED AT PAX GATES OR CARGO 7 MUST PROVIDE 30 MIN PPR PRIOR TO PUSHBACK TO SEATTLE RAMP TWR WHEN VSBY LESS THAN 2400 RVR
TWYS J & H E OF TWY T RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 167 FT OR LESS.
RWY 16L/34R RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 260 FT OR LESS.
FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
TWY H E OF RWY 16L/34R RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 118 FT OR LESS WHEN EXITING RWY 16L/34R.
TWY B S OF TWY Q RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 260 FT OR LESS.
TWY B SOUTH OF AIR CARGO 7 RAMP RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 260 FT OR LESS.
AIR CARGO 5 RAMP DUAL ENG TAX ONLY
100LL FUEL NOT AVBL.
THE USE OF REVERSE THRUST BYD WHAT IS NEC FOR OPNL OR SAFETY RSNS IS DISCOURAGED AT ALL TIMES. NOISE ABATEMENT FLT PROCS IN EFCT BTN 2200-0600. FOR FURTHER INFO CTC SEA NOISE ABATEMENT OFC AT 206-787-5393.
CONS TAXI TO TKOFS AT SEA. WHEN PRACTICAL, SAFE AND AVBL, CONS TAXI TO TKOFS ARE ENCOURAGED. CONS TAXI TO TKOFS MAY RDC ACFT NOISE WI NEARBY COMMUNITIES.
RPRT BIRD STRIKES TO 206-787-7233
HELICOPTERS LANDING & DEPARTING AVOID OVERFLYING FUEL FARM LCTD AT THE SE CORNER OF THE ARPT.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 21 March 2024 at 0901Z to 18 April 2024 at 0900z.

 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
CHINS FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (346KB)
GLASR THREE **NEW**   2 pages: [1] [2] (368KB)
HAWKZ SEVEN (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (457KB)
JAWBN SIX   download (229KB)
MARNR SEVEN (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (440KB)
OLYMPIA TWO   2 pages: [1] [2] (305KB)
SKYKO ONE   download (233KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 16C   2 pages: [1] [2] (647KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 16L   download (439KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 16R   download (463KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 34C   download (409KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 34L   download (405KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 34R   download (444KB)
ILS RWY 16C (SA CAT I)   download (441KB)
ILS RWY 16L (SA CAT I)   download (424KB)
ILS RWY 16R (SA CAT I)   download (449KB)
ILS RWY 34C (SA CAT I - II)   download (405KB)
ILS RWY 34L (SA CAT I - II)   download (403KB)
ILS RWY 34R (SA CAT I - II)   download (419KB)
ILS RWY 16C (CAT II - III)   download (456KB)
ILS RWY 16L (CAT II - III)   download (447KB)
ILS RWY 16R (CAT II - III)   download (466KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 16C   2 pages: [1] [2] (523KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 16L   download (318KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 16R   download (355KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34C   download (296KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34L   download (320KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34R   download (301KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16C   2 pages: [1] [2] (492KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16L   download (344KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16R   download (314KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 34C   download (335KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 34L   download (389KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 34R   download (385KB)
BAY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L   2 pages: [1] [2] (477KB)
HUSKY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L   2 pages: [1] [2] (433KB)
MALL VISUAL RWY 34 R/C/L   download (306KB)
 
Departure Procedures
BANGR NINE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (438KB)
ELMAA FOUR   download (361KB)
HAROB SIX (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (485KB)
ISBRG ONE (RNAV)   download (224KB)
JEFPO ONE (RNAV)   download (247KB)
MOUNTAIN TWO   2 pages: [1] [2] (353KB)
OZWLD ONE (RNAV)   download (253KB)
SEATTLE EIGHT   download (253KB)
SUMMA TWO   2 pages: [1] [2] (331KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (455KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KRNT - Renton Municipal Airport (5 nm NE)
KBFI - Boeing Field/King County International Airport (5 nm N)
S50 - Auburn Municipal Airport (8 nm SE)
KTIW - Tacoma Narrows Airport (15 nm SW)
KPWT - Bremerton National Airport (19 nm W)
KTCM - McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) (20 nm S)
 
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Aerial photo
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Aerial photo of KSEA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport)
Photo by Trent Thomas
Photo taken 22-Aug-2022
facing S/SE at 7,500’ MSL.

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Sectional chart

 
Airport diagram
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From to KSEA

Sunrise and sunset
Times for 29-Mar-2024
 Local
(UTC-7)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:2213:22
Sunrise06:5313:53
Sunset19:3502:35
Evening civil twilight20:0603:06

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  29-Mar-2024 07:33:30
Local (UTC-7)  29-Mar-2024 00:33:30
 
METAR
KSEA 290653Z 18007KT 10SM SCT034 BKN048 BKN060 07/02 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP104 T00720022
KRNT 
5nm NE 
290653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN041 BKN070 07/04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP104 T00720044 $
KBFI 
6nm N 
290653Z 15006KT 10SM SCT037 BKN080 08/03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP098 T00830033
KTIW 
16nm SW 
290653Z AUTO 20010G22KT 10SM OVC090 08/03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP098 T00780028 401170056
KPWT 
18nm W 
290717Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM -RA BKN017 BKN038 06/06 A2982 RMK AO2 P0000
TAF
KSEA 290520Z 2906/3012 21012KT P6SM SCT050 SCT070 FM290900 16006KT P6SM OVC050 FM291800 35005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM292100 36010KT P6SM BKN250
KBFI 
6nm N 
290520Z 2906/3006 18008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070 FM290900 16006KT P6SM OVC050 FM291800 35005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM292100 36010KT P6SM BKN250
KPWT 
18nm W 
290520Z 2906/3006 18007KT P6SM -SHRA FEW040 BKN050 BKN060 FM291100 20003KT P6SM OVC030 FM291900 04004KT P6SM OVC050 FM292100 03006KT P6SM BKN250
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

  
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 Contact 
 
 Services / Description 
 
Fuel Prices
 
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Signature Aviation 206-433-5481
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[email]
Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Passenger terminal and lounge, Catering, Courtesy transportation, Pilots lounge / snooze room, Public telephone, ...

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