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Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA/SEA) — Seattle, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: Jet A, Jet A-1
Tower: 119.9
Runways: 16C/34C, 16L/34R, 16R/34L
Elevation: 433 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 9/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

545 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 472 on the ground · busiest hour 16:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KSEA
Name: Seattle-Tacoma Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 47.449162
Longitude: -122.311134
Elevation: 433 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Seattle
IATA Code: SEA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Distance from City: 17.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 16C/34C

Designation: 16C/34C
Dimensions: 9426 X 150
Surface: CONC-F
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16L/34R

Designation: 16L/34R
Dimensions: 11900 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16R/34L

Designation: 16R/34L
Dimensions: 9426 X 150
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 119.900 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 118.000 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Seattle-Tacoma Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 (206) 787-5229
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.portseattle.org/seatac/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: 00:00:00
Close: 23:59:59
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: $4.65 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
Parking Fee: $0.55 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Signature Flight Support and Clay Lacy Aviation FBOs. Seattle-Tacoma International.

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): Jet A, Jet A-1 Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise budget program in effect. Late-night operations discouraged. Two closely spaced parallel runways.

Alternates

KBFI

ICAO: KBFI
Name: Boeing Field/King Co Intl
Distance (NM): 4.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13

KPAE

ICAO: KPAE
Name: Snohomish Co
Distance (NM): 27.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KBLI

ICAO: KBLI
Name: Bellingham Intl
Distance (NM): 81.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A2530/26

warning Upcoming

Runway closed

RWY 16L/34R CLSD EXC 15MIN PPR

2026-10-29 07:00 UTC 2026-10-29 11:00 UTC

A2530/

warning Upcoming

Runway closed

RWY 16L/34R CLSD EXC 15MIN PPR

2026-10-29 07:00 UTC 2026-10-29 11:00 UTC

A2304/26

warning

ILS out of service

NAV ILS RWY 34C U/S

2026-10-04 19:50 UTC 2026-11-20 23:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 04:15 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at KSEA?: The tower frequency at Seattle-Tacoma Intl is 119.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at KSEA?: The FAA lists Jet A, Jet A-1 for public use at Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KSEA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Is customs available at KSEA?: Yes, customs at Seattle-Tacoma Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KSEA located?: Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA) is located in Seattle, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSEA?: The IATA code for Seattle-Tacoma Intl is SEA.
Does KSEA have an ILS approach?: Yes, Seattle-Tacoma Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 16C/34C, 16L/34R, 16R/34L.
Is KSEA a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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