FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 31 JULY 2008
Location
| FAA Identifier: | SEA |
| Lat/Long: | 47-26-56.4000N / 122-18-33.5000W 47-26.940000N / 122-18.558333W 47.4490000 / -122.3093056 (estimated) |
| Elevation: | 433 ft. / 132.0 m (surveyed) |
| Variation: | 19E (2000) |
| 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 |
| Sectional chart: | SEATTLE |
| 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: | DUSK-DAWN |
| Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee: | yes |
| Fire and rescue: | ARFF index E |
| International operations: | customs landing rights airport |
Airport Communications
| UNICOM: | 122.95 |
| WX ASOS: | PHONE 206-431-2834 |
| SEATTLE GROUND: | 121.7 122.7 CARGO SOUTH; NON FAA FREQ 126.87 CARGO NORTH; NON FAA FREQ |
| SEATTLE TOWER: | 119.9 239.3 |
| SEATTLE APPROACH: | 119.2(076-160 RY 16) 119.2(341-075) 120.1(199-300) 120.4(301-340 RY 34) 125.6 ARRIVAL WEST 125.9(076-160 RWY 34) 125.9(301-340 RWY 16) 126.5(161-198) 269.125(301-340 RY 34) 273.45 ARRIVAL WEST 284.7(076-160 RY 16) 284.7(341-075) 290.9(076-160 RY 34) 290.9(199-300) 290.9(301-340 RY 16) 391.9(161-198) 123.9 269.125 338.2 |
| SEATTLE DEPARTURE: | 119.2(076-160 RY 16) 119.2(341-075) 120.1(199-300) 120.4(301-340 RY 34) 125.6 ARRIVAL WEST 125.9(076-160 RWY 34) 125.9(301-340 RWY 16) 126.5(161-198) 269.125(301-340 RY 34) 273.45 ARRIVAL WEST 284.7(076-160 RY 16) 284.7(341-075) 290.9(076-160 RY 34) 290.9(199-300) 290.9(301-340 RY 16) 391.9(161-198) 123.9 269.125 338.2 |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 128.0 |
| PRE-TAXI CLEARANCE: | 128.0 |
| AS ASGND: | 133.65 |
| CLASS B: | 119.2(076-160 RY 16) 119.2(341-075) 120.1(199-300) 120.4(301-340 RWY 34) 125.9(076-160 RWY 34) 125.9(301-340 RWY 16) 126.5(161-198) 269.125(301-340 RY 34) 284.7(076-160 RY 16) 284.7(341-075) 290.9(076-160 RWY 34) 290.9(199-300) 290.9(301-340 RWY 16) 391.9(161-198) |
| CON (RAMP CTL): | 122.7 CARGO SOUTH; NON FAA FREQ 126.87 CARGO NORTH; NON FAA FREQ |
| D-ATIS: | 118.0 206-241-6025 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
| GATE CTL: | 126.25 |
| IC: | 119.2(341-075) 284.7(341-075) |
| WX ASOS at BFI (5 nm N): | PHONE 206-763-6904 |
| WX ASOS at TIW (15 nm SW): | PHONE 253-858-6507 |
| WX AWOS-3 at PWT (19 nm W): | 121.2 (360-674-2811) |
- FREQ SECTORS FLOAT DEPENDING ON RWY IN USE AND SECTORS GENERALLY APPLY TO SEATTLE TCA.
- ASR-9 ELEVATION 485 FT.
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
| SEA at field | | SEATTLE VORTAC | | 116.80 | | 19E |
| TCMr358/19.3 | | MCCHORD VORTAC | | 109.60 | | 22E |
| PAEr163/28.3 | | PAINE VOR/DME | | 110.60 | | 20E |
| OLMr021/37.5 | | OLYMPIA VORTAC | | 113.40 | | 19E |
| NDB name | | Hdg/Dist | | Freq | | Var | | ID |
| RENTON | | 214/4.7 | | 353 | | 20E | | RNT | .-. -. - |
| DONDO | | 341/5.1 | | 224 | | 19E | | ODD | --- -.. -.. |
| KITSAP | | 078/18.3 | | 206 | | 20E | | PWT | .--. .-- - |
| CARNEY | | 064/21.6 | | 274 | | 20E | | CAN | -.-. .- -. |
| LACOMAS | | 003/28.3 | | 328 | | 18E | | LAC | .-.. .- -.-. |
| MASON COUNTY | | 050/33.8 | | 348 | | 19E | | MNC | -- -. -.-. |
Airport Services
| Fuel available: | 100LL JET-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: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | | Single wheel: | 100.0 | | Double wheel: | 200.0 | | Double tandem: | 357.0 | | Dual double tandem: | 888.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 16L | | RUNWAY 34R |
| Latitude: | 47-27.827727N | | 47-25.870280N |
| Longitude: | 122-18.465070W | | 122-18.482402W |
| Elevation: | 432.5 ft. | | 346.8 ft. |
| Gradient: | 0.6% DOWN | | 0.8% UP |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 161 magnetic, 180 true | | 341 magnetic, 000 true |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, 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, rollout | | touchdown, 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 |
| Runway end identifier lights: | yes | | |
| Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, lighted | | yes, lighted |
| Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | ILS/DME |
Runway 16C/34C
| Dimensions: | 9426 x 150 ft. / 2873 x 46 m |
| Surface: | concrete/grooved, in good condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | | Single wheel: | 100.0 | | Double wheel: | 200.0 | | Double tandem: | 350.0 | | Dual double tandem: | 800.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 16C | | RUNWAY 34C |
| Latitude: | 47-27.828543N | | 47-26.278188N |
| Longitude: | 122-18.659100W | | 122-18.672668W |
| Elevation: | 429.6 ft. | | 363.0 ft. |
| Gradient: | 0.6% DOWN | | 0.8% UP |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 161 magnetic, 180 true | | 341 magnetic, 000 true |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, 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, rollout | | touchdown, 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 |
| Runway end identifier lights: | yes | | |
| Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, lighted | | yes, no lights |
| Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | none | | 131 ft. tree, 5100 ft. from runway, 700 ft. left of centerline, 37:1 slope to clear +16 FT ANT 160 FT FM RY END 400 FT R; +16 FT ANT 400 FT FM RY END 330 FT R, 12:1. |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
| Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
| Owner: | PORT OF SEATTLE BOX 1209 SEATTLE, WA 98111 Phone 206-728-3201 |
| Manager: | MARK REIS BOX 68727 SEATTLE, WA 98168 Phone 206-433-4682 |
Airport Operational Statistics
| Aircraft based on the field: | | 7 | | Multi engine airplanes: | | 3 | | Jet airplanes: | | 3 | | Helicopters: | | 1 |
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| Aircraft operations: avg 950/day * | | 80% | commercial | | 19% | air taxi | | 1% | transient general aviation | | <1% | local general aviation | | <1% | military | | * for 12-month period ending 31 December 2008 | |
Additional Remarks
| E110 | CONTINUOUS POWER ARPT. |
| E94 | WSO/WSFO. |
| - | BIRD FLOCKS WITHIN ARPT VCNTY - CHECK LCL ADZYS. |
| - | TWY A SOUTH OF TWY G RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 214 FT AND SMALLER. |
| - | TWY T IS UNLGTD WITH TWY CNTRLN REFLECTORS AND IS UNAVBL BLO 1200 RVR. |
| - | DO NOT MISTAKE TWY T FOR LNDG SFC. |
| - | TAXILANE AROUND N SATELLITE RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 200 FT OR LESS. ACCESS TO AIR CARGO 4 PARKING AND CARGO AREAS RESTRICTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 117'6" OR LESS. |
| - | TWY FOR CORPORATE HANGAR RAMP LTD TO ACFT WITH 104 FT OR LESS WINGSPAN FOR TAXI OPS.GA CUSTOMS PARKING IS VERY LIMITED, EXPECT POSSIBLE DELAYS. |
| - | TWY T DIRECTION & LOCATION SIGNS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED. TWY T DIRECTIONAL/LOCATION/MANDATORY INSTRUCTION SIGNS ON WEST SIDE OF TWY & ARE SITED 125 FT WEST OF TWY EDGE. |
| - | ASDE-X SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IN USE: PILOTS SHOULD OPERATE TRANSPONDERS WITH MODE C ON ALL TWYS AND RYS. |
| - | TWY T SOUTH OF TWY E RSTD TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPANS LESS THAN 118 FT. TWY T FROM TWY E NORTH RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS LESS THAN 171 FT. |
| - | FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL. |
| - | BTN THE HRS OF 2200-0700 THE USE OF EXTDD REVERSE THRUST IS DISCOURAGED BYD WHAT IS NECCESSARY FOR OPNL OR SAFETY REASONS. NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT BTN 2200-0600. FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT SEA NOISE ABATEMENT OFFICE AT 206-248-7496. |
| - | 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 between 28 August 2008 at 0901Z and 25 September 2008 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
| CHINS SIX | |
download (316KB) |
| EPHRATA SIX | |
download (184KB) |
| GLASR SEVEN | |
download (355KB) |
| JAWBN ONE | |
download (301KB) |
| OLYMPIA SIX | |
download (262KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
| ILS OR LOC RWY 16C | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (538KB) |
| ILS OR LOC RWY 16L | |
download (345KB) |
| ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 34C | |
download (388KB) |
| ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 34R | |
download (362KB) |
| ILS RWY 16L(CAT III) | |
download (313KB) |
| ILS RWY 34R(CAT II) | |
download (323KB) |
| ILS RWY 16C(CAT II) | |
download (282KB) |
| ILS RWY 16L(CAT II) | |
download (308KB) |
| ILS RWY 34C(CAT II) | |
download (306KB) |
| ILS RWY 16C(CAT III) | |
download (294KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 16C | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (463KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 16L **CHANGED** | |
download (301KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 34C | |
download (277KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 34R | |
download (265KB) |
| VOR RWY 16 L/C | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (479KB) |
| VOR/DME RWY 34C | |
download (302KB) |
| BAY VISUAL RWY 16C | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (485KB) |
| COMMONS VISUAL RWY 34R | |
download (300KB) |
| ELLIOTT VISUAL RWY 16L | |
download (319KB) |
| HUSKY VISUAL RWY 16C | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (434KB) |
| MALL VISUAL RWY 34C | |
download (291KB) |
| STADIUM VISUAL RWY 16L | |
download (272KB) |
Departure Procedures |
| BANGR FIVE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (439KB) |
| ELMAA SEVEN | |
download (194KB) |
| HAROB TWO (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (432KB) |
| KMORE ONE (RNAV) | |
download (237KB) |
| KTSAP TWO (RNAV) | |
download (185KB) |
| MOUNTAIN FIVE **CHANGED** | |
download (299KB) |
| SEATTLE THREE **CHANGED** | |
download (260KB) |
| SUMMA SIX | |
download (223KB) |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums apply | |
download (62KB) |
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)
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Times for 05-Sep-2008
| | Local (UTC-7) | | Zulu (UTC) |
| Morning civil twilight | | 06:04 | | 13:04 |
| Sunrise | | 06:36 | | 13:36 |
| Sunset | | 19:39 | | 02:39 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 20:11 | | 03:11 |
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| Current date and time |
| Zulu (UTC) | 05-Sep-2008 10:24:13 |
| Local (UTC-7) | 05-Sep-2008 03:24:13 |
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| METAR |
| KSEA | 050953Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 OVC200 14/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP219 T01390094
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KRNT 5nm NE | 050953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01170089
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KBFI 6nm N | 050953Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01390089
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KTIW 16nm SW | 050953Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP213 T01220083
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KPWT 18nm W | 050955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3020 RMK AO1
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| TAF |
| KSEA | 050521Z 050606 34005KT P6SM BKN250 FM1200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 OVC250 FM1500 20005KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250 FM1900 30006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 FM0000 36006KT P6SM BKN060 BKN100
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KBFI 6nm N | 050521Z 050606 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 FM1200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 OVC250 FM1500 18004KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250 FM1900 30006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 FM0000 35006KT P6SM BKN060 BKN100
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