Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Codes, Runways & Location
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (IATA: SEA · ICAO: KSEA) is a large airport serving Seattle, United States. It lies at 47.4479° N, 122.3103° W, 433 ft (132 m) above sea level.
Overview of Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Seattle in United States. It is identified by the IATA code SEA and the ICAO code KSEA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3627 m (11901 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 433 ft (132 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,627 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Where is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport located?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle, United States. Its coordinates are 47.4479° N, 122.3103° W.
What is the airport code for Seattle–Tacoma International Airport?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport has an IATA code of SEA and an ICAO code of KSEA.
How long is the runway at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport's longest runway is about 3627 m (11901 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Seattle–Tacoma International Airport have?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport a major airport?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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