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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was the 10th busiest in the US in 2020. Often abbreviated as Sea-Tac, the airport shouldn't be confused with the Boeing facilities in Seattle. (Featured Image: Joe Kunzler - Simple Flying)

New Seattle-Tacoma International SkyBridge Taken From the Air
Photo: Joe A. Kunzler | Simple Flying
IATA/ICAO Code:
SEA/KSEA
Country:
United States
CEO:
Lance Lyttle
Passenger Count :
20,061,507 (2020)
Runways :
16L/34R - 3,627m (11,901ft) | 16C/34C - 2,873m (9,426ft) | 16R/34L - 2,591m (8,500ft)
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latest Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Articles

EVA Air Boeing 787-10 On Final to KSEA 1
Why Seattle Asked EVA Air To Change From A Boeing 777 To A 787 For Night Flights

The Port of Seattle sat down with Simple Flying to discuss how airlines are incentivized to reduce noise impacts.

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Delta Air Lines Announces Winter Expansion Of Flights To Shanghai

Delta announced today that beginning October 29 it will offer ten weekly flights to Shanghai-Pudong International Airport.

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Top 3: The Largest US West Coast Air Hubs By Passenger Numbers

Passenger volume at these hubs is bolstered by post-pandemic international travel.

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Monitoring and Insulating Sound at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Let's take a look at what the airport and its operator are doing to reduce the impact of noise pollution on nearby communities.

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Seattle Tacoma International Airport Breaks Record For Busiest Day Ever

The airport believes it will break this record next month.

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Paine Field Renamed To Seattle Paine Field International Airport

Passengers will now need to be careful not to confuse the airport with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Alaska Airlines Bomb Threat Passenger Thought Cartel Would Kill Him

The passenger wanted to be arrested for his own safety.

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Alaska Airlines' New Bahamas Route Will Be Its Longest Yet

It is the carrier's longest non-stop route in at least 20 years.

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Delta Air Lines' Busiest Long-Haul International Routes In June

Five routes have three daily frequencies, and none of them are to London.

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787 of Air Tahiti Nui Under Water While Alaska Airlines 737 MAX Lifts Off at SEA 1
Air Tahiti Nui Launches Flights From Seattle Tacoma International Airport To Paris

Air Tahiti Nui now flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paris, taking advantage of its codeshare with Alaska Airlines.

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How To Navigate Seattle Tacoma International Airport Amidst The SEA Gateway Project

A guide how to navigate SEA Airport thru SEA Gateway Project renovations and enjoy one's summer 2023 flights on Alaska Airlines.

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Lounge Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge At Seattle Tacoma International Airport

A review of the renewed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Alaska Airlines Concourse C Lounge

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TSA Officers Have Found Six Loaded Firearms In Puget Sound Area Airports This Month

The latest discoveries bring the total number of firearms uncovered so far at the area's primary airports to 42.

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Why Did Alaska Airlines Move To Seattle?

What caused the shift?

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Seattle Airport Celebrates The Completion Of Its Central Terminal Renovation

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport celebrates renovating its historic central terminal with a better main glass window and new dining options.

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PANNING AN AGGRESSIVE DELTA AIR LINES A330 TAKE-OFF at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 1
Seattle Tacoma International Airport Facing Challenges With Space For Large Aircraft

The airport’s owner has sued the construction company for the challenges.

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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 1
Seattle Tacoma International Airport Shuts Down After Two Suspicious Bags Were Found

No threatening items were found inside the bags.

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Air Tahiti Nui To Launch Flights From Seattle Tacoma International Airport To Paris

Air Tahiti Nui is continuing its flight from Papeete to Seattle to Paris!

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A Look At Seattle Tacoma International Airport's Improvement Projects: International Arrivals Facility

SEA is receiving numerous upgrades over the next few years.

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Alaska Airlines Eyes 3,500 New Recruits This Year

Alaska Airlines looks to hire thousands of new employees this year as it expands its operations.

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