Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport serves Seattle, United States, under the IATA code SEA and the ICAO code KSEA. The airport sits at an elevation of 433 ft (132 m) and keeps local time in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | KSEA |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | NA |
| Country code: | US |
| Country: | United States |
| City | Seattle |
| IATA: | SEA |
| Longitude: | -122.3103 |
| Latitude: | 47.4479 |
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
You will find Seattle–Tacoma International Airport at 47.4479, -122.3103, at an elevation of 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The airfield has three runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. Passenger facilities are organised around four concourses (A to D) and two satellite terminals, with 115 gates in total. Local time at the airport follows America/Los_Angeles. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Passenger statistics and history
In 2025, Seattle-Tacoma handled a record 52.7 million passengers, making it the busiest airport in the Pacific Northwest. It opened in 1944 and is the primary hub of Alaska Airlines, with Delta operating a hub here since 2014. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.
Getting to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport lies about 18 km (11 mi) from central Seattle, measured in a straight line. Link light rail (the 1 Line) runs from SeaTac/Airport station into downtown Seattle. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle–Tacoma International Airport flight status
How do I check Seattle–Tacoma International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Seattle–Tacoma International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Seattle–Tacoma International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes SEA and KSEA mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. SEA is the IATA code for Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KSEA is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport keeps America/Los_Angeles time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.