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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Sea–Tac Airport in August 2012, looking north
Summary
Airport type Public
Owner/Operator Port of Seattle
Serves Seattle metropolitan area
Location SeaTac, Washington, U.S.
Hub for
Elevation AMSL 433 ft / 132 m
Coordinates 47°26′56″N 122°18′34″W / 47.44889°N 122.30944°W / 47.44889; -122.30944
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SEA is located in Washington (state)
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Location in Washington (state)
SEA is located in the United States
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SEA is located in North America
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Runway
Runway Length Surface
ft m
16L/34R 11,901 3,627 Concrete
16C/34C 9,426 2,873 Concrete
16R/34L 8,500 2,591 Concrete
Statistics (2019)
Passengers 51,829,239
Aircraft movements 450,487
Air cargo (metric tons) 453,549
Sources: FAA and airport website

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, also known as Sea–Tac Airport or just Sea–Tac, is a very busy airport in SeaTac, Washington. It serves the city of Seattle and the surrounding area. The airport is about 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown Seattle.

Sea–Tac is the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is a major hub for Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The airport has three runways and three main buildings called terminals.

What is Sea–Tac Airport?

Sea–Tac Airport is a public airport owned and operated by the Port of Seattle. It helps millions of people travel every year. The airport also handles a lot of cargo, which means goods and packages are flown in and out.

How Big is Sea–Tac?

The airport sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. In 2019, over 51 million passengers used Sea–Tac. This shows how important it is for travel in the region. There were also more than 450,000 aircraft movements, which means planes taking off or landing.

Runways at Sea–Tac

Sea–Tac Airport has three concrete runways. These long, flat surfaces are where planes speed up to take off or slow down after landing.

  • Runway 16L/34R is the longest at 11,901 feet (3,627 meters).
  • Runway 16C/34C is 9,426 feet (2,873 meters) long.
  • Runway 16R/34L is 8,500 feet (2,591 meters) long.

Airlines at Sea–Tac

Many different airlines fly to and from Sea–Tac Airport. These airlines connect Seattle to cities all over the world.


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See also

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