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 181253Z 21004KT 10SM SCT006 BKN046 13/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP205 T01330117 $

Wind 210° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 21

Current TAF

TAF KSEA 181120Z 1812/1918 21006KT P6SM SCT006 BKN045 TEMPO 1812/1816 5SM BR BKN005 FM181700 24006KT P6SM SCT008 BKN045 FM181900 27006KT P6SM SCT050 FM190200 01008KT P6SM FEW250 FM191100 36005KT P6SM SCT250

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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

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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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