Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)
Seattle, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSEA
IATA
SEA
City
Seattle
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
433 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
47.4502, -122.3088
Overview
Primary airport for the Pacific Northwest. Alaska Airlines and Delta hub with frequent low-ceiling IFR weather.
Current Weather at KSEA
Pilots flying into or out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KSEA 220053Z 34004KT 10SM FEW230 33/12 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP131 T03330117 $Wind 340° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 34
Current TAF
TAF KSEA 212339Z 2200/2306 33008KT P6SM SCT250 FM220600 01006KT P6SM FEW250 FM221300 36003KT P6SM SKCDecode METAR for KSEA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSEA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSEA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Seattle. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSEA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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