Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a large airport serving Seattle, United States. Its IATA code is SEA and its ICAO code is KSEA. The airport lies at an elevation of 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 16L/34R, 11,901 ft (3,627 m) long. Local time follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SEA
- ICAO code
- KSEA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 433 ft (132 m)
- Coordinates
- 47.4479, -122.3103
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16C/34C | 9,426 ft · 2,873 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 11,901 ft · 3,627 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 8,500 ft · 2,591 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BFI King County International Airport - Boeing Field | Seattle, United States | 9 km · 6 mi |
| TIW Tacoma Narrows Airport | Tacoma, United States | 28 km · 17 mi |
| PAE Seattle Paine Field International Airport | Everett, United States | 51 km · 32 mi |
| OLM Olympia Regional Airport | Olympia, United States | 70 km · 43 mi |
| OTS Anacortes Airport | Anacortes, United States | 120 km · 75 mi |
| CWS Center Island Airport | Center Island, United States | 122 km · 76 mi |
| DTR Decatur Shores Airport | Decatur, United States | 123 km · 76 mi |
| LPS Lopez Island Airport | Lopez, United States | 124 km · 77 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SEA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,537 | 955 | 830 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,505 | 2,178 | 1,893 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,757 | 2,335 | 2,029 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,887 | 2,415 | 2,099 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,702 | 4,786 | 4,159 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,711 | 4,792 | 4,164 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,050 | 5,002 | 4,347 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,198 | 5,094 | 4,426 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,679 | 5,393 | 4,686 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,745 | 6,055 | 5,262 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,910 | 6,779 | 5,891 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,343 | 7,048 | 6,125 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,928 | 7,412 | 6,441 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,472 | 7,750 | 6,734 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,979 | 8,065 | 7,008 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,520 | 10,265 | 8,920 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 119.200 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 128.000 |
| CTAF | Oshosh traffic | 118.500 |
| D-ATIS | Digital ATIS | 118.000 |
| GND | Seattle Ground | 121.700 |
| TWR | Seattle Tower | 119.900 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Seattle–Tacoma International Airport?
The IATA code of Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA and its ICAO code is KSEA.
Where is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport located?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is in Seattle, Washington, United States, at 47.4479, -122.3103.
What time zone is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16L/34R, 11,901 ft (3,627 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), about 9 km (6 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.