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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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.

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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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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?
Seattle-Tacoma Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does KSEA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Seattle-Tacoma Intl (United States).