Seattle-Tacoma Intl
Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA/SEA) serves Seattle, United States. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (16C/34C, 16L/34R). Field elevation is 433 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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
Runway lower/high
- Designation: lower/high
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 118.000 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- 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 Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Signature Flight Support. Pacific Northwest pricing.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required. South satellite and new International Arrivals Facility. CBP for GA at Signature FBO.
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
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KPAE
- ICAO: KPAE
- Name: Snohomish Co
- Distance (NM): 27.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KBLI
- ICAO: KBLI
- Name: Bellingham Intl
- Distance (NM): 81.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Seattle-Tacoma Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does KSEA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Seattle-Tacoma Intl (United States).