Seattle Tacoma airport (SEA)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), commonly known as SeaTac, is the main gateway to the U.S. Pacific Northwest. It serves as a major hub for flights to Alaska and a key connecting point for transpacific routes to Asia, while offering an extensive network of domestic and international services.
Official Website: portseattle.org/sea-tac
Information Phone: +1 206 787 5388.
Terminal
The airport features a Central Terminal and two satellite buildings: the North Satellite (N Gates) and the South Satellite (S Gates). The Central Terminal houses concourses A, B, C, and D. The entire complex operates 24 hours.
Internal Connection (SEA Underground): A free underground train system called SEA Underground links the Central Terminal with the North and South Satellites. It runs 24/7 and provides fast movement within the secure area.
Annual Passenger Traffic: 52.6 million passengers in 2024.
Information Points
Information counters are located before security in the ticketing level and after security in the terminal’s central area. In addition, the airport has a well-known team of volunteers and customer service staff—easy to spot by their uniforms—who patrol the terminal to assist travelers.
Location
The airport is located 32 km (20 miles) north from Tacoma and 19 km (12 miles) to the south of Seattle.
Car rental agencies
The offices are situated in a separate building, accessed through shuttles operating 24 hours a day.
Alamo (Tel +1 833 329 8466 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Avis (Tel +1 206 433 5231 - 24 hours a day)
Budget (Tel +1 206 444 7510 - 24 hours a day)
Dollar (Tel +1 206 433 5825 - 24 hours a day)
Enterprise (Tel +1 206 246 1953 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Fox (Tel +1 206 858 9690 - 4:00 am to 0:30 am)
Hertz (Tel +1 206 277 2300 - 6:00 am to 1:00 am)
National (Tel +1 833 329 8465 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Payless (Tel +1 206 496 1174 - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm)
Rent-A-Wreck (Tel +1 206 922 3713 - Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Sixt (Tel +1 206 454 8255 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Thrifty (Tel +1 786 924 3802 - 24 hours a day)
Parking services at Seattle Tacoma airport (SEA)
There is a multi-storey car park for short and long stays, connected to the terminal through skybridges that lead to the ticketing hall, the security checkpoints and the boarding gates. There are also spaces for motorcycles and charging stations for electric vehicles. Opposite the airport's entrance, there is a passenger pick-up zone (Cell Phone Lot), which is free for 20 minutes. More information: Tel +1 206 787 5308. Rates
Terminal Direct - Located on the fourth floor, with direct access to the terminal via skybridges.
General Parking - Floors 1-3 and 5-8, with discounts for weekly stays.
Over-Height Parking - Outdoor area for vehicles exceeding the allowed height, within walking distance of the terminal.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Facilities include lifts, Braille signage, reserved parking, accessible telephones, restrooms and drinking fountains, relief areas for service animals. Public transportation systems are equipped to carry passengers with reduced mobility. Wheelchair service is provided by the individual airlines or by Prospect Airport Services (Tel +1 206 246 1550).
Latest updates: November 13, 2025
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