KSEA
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma Intl
Seattle, Washington

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:SEA / KSEA
Lat/Lng:47.4498888889, -122.311777778
47-26-59.6000N, 122-18-42.4000W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 07/29/2015
Elevation:432 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 07/29/2015
Magnetic Variation:16E,(2020), [15E (2025)]
Sectional:SEATTLE
From City:10nm S of Seattle

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Airspace Analysis:NOT ANALYZED
Existed Prior to may 15, 1959.
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:01/1944
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:B,D
Tower Radar:ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:Seattle(ZSE)Seattle Center
FSS:Seattle FSS(SEA)
NOTAMs and Weather:SEANOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Lights:Sunset-Sunrise
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:yes
ARFF:I E S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 206-214-2592
ATIS:118.0
206-241-6025 operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Seattle Tower'
120.95 ;Runway 16R/34L
239.3 ;Runway 16R/34L
239.3 ;Runway 16L/34R, 16C/34C
119.9 ;Runway 16L/34R, 16C/34C
Ground:
Contact 'Seattle Ground'
121.7
Clearance:
128.0
Approach:
Contact 'SEATTLE' Approach
119.2 ;017-079 Sea Runway 34
119.2 ;028-160 Sea Runway 16
120.1 ;223-289 Sea, Runway 16
120.1 ;223-301 Sea, Runway 34
120.4 ;301-340 Sea, Runway 34
125.6 ;Arrival West
125.9 ;080-125 Sea, Runway 34
125.9 ;290-315 Sea, Runway 16
126.5 ;126-222 Sea, Runway 34
126.5 ;161-222 Sea, Runway 16
128.5 ;302-016 Sea, Runway 34
128.5 ;316-027 Sea, Runway 16
133.65 ;Runway 16/34
269.125,
269.125 ;301-340 Sea, Runway 34
273.45 ;Runway 16/34
284.7 ;017-079 Sea, Runway 34
284.7 ;028-160 Sea, Runway 16
290.9 ;080-125 Sea, Runway 34
290.9 ;223-289 Sea, Runway 16
290.9 ;290-315 Sea, Runway 16
306.9 ;316-027 Sea, Runway 16
377.15 ;126-222 Sea, Runway 34
377.15 ;161-222 Sea, Runway 16
123.9
Departure:
Contact 'SEATTLE' Departure
119.2 ;028-160 Sea Runway 16
120.1 ;223-289 Sea, Runway 16
120.1 ;223-301 Sea, Runway 34
120.4 ;301-340 Sea, Runway 34
125.6 ;Arrival West
125.9 ;080-125 Sea, Runway 34
125.9 ;290-315 Sea, Runway 16
126.5 ;126-222 Sea, Runway 34
126.5 ;161-222 Sea, Runway 16
128.5 ;302-016 Sea, Runway 34
128.5 ;316-027 Sea, Runway 16
269.125,
269.125 ;301-340 Sea, Runway 34
284.7 ;017-079 Sea, Runway 34
284.7 ;028-160 Sea, Runway 16
290.9 ;080-125 Sea, Runway 34
290.9 ;223-289 Sea, Runway 16
290.9 ;290-315 Sea, Runway 16
306.9 ;316-027 Sea, Runway 16
377.15 ;126-222 Sea, Runway 34
377.15 ;161-222 Sea, Runway 16
123.9
Class Freq:
CLASS-B---
119.2 ;017-079 Sea, Runway 34
119.2 ;028-160 Sea Runway 16
120.1 ;223-289 Sea, Runway 16
120.1 ;223-301 Sea, Runway 34
120.4 ;301-340 Sea, Runway 34
125.9 ;080-125 Sea, Runway 34
125.9 ;290-315 Sea Runway 16
126.5 ;126-222 Sea, Runway 34
126.5 ;161-222 Sea, Runway 16
128.5 ;302-016 Sea, Runway 34
128.5 ;316-027 Sea Runway 16
269.125 ;301-340 Sea, Runway 34
284.7 ;017-079 Sea, Runway 34
284.7 ;028-160 Sea, Runway 16
290.9 ;080-125 Sea, Runway 34
290.9 ;223-289 Sea, Runway 16
290.9 ;223-301 Sea, Runway 34
290.9 ;290-315 Sea, Runway 16
306.9 ;302-016 Sea, Runway 34
306.9 ;316-027 Sea Runway 16
377.15 ;126-222 Sea, Runway 34
377.15 ;161-222 Sea, Runway 16
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--RAMP CTL 122.275 ;SOUTH RAMP
--RAMP CTL 126.875 ;NORTH RAMP
--RAMP CTL 126.25 ;GATE HOLD
---STAR 123.9
---STAR 125.6
---STAR 273.45
---STAR 338.2
---SUMMA 119.2 ;RWY 34L/C/R, NORTH
---SUMMA 120.4 ;RWY 16L/C/R, SOUTH
---SUMMA 269.125 ;RWY 16L/C/R, SOUTH
---SUMMA 284.7 ;RWY 34L/C/R, NORTH
---DE/P 119.2 ;017-079 SEA RWY 34
---HAWKZ 125.6
---HAWKZ 273.45
---OZWLD 120.4
---OZWLD 269.125
---ISBRG 120.4
---ISBRG 269.125
---MARNR 125.6
---MARNR 273.45
---DP 119.2
---DP 119.2 ;RWY 34L/C/R, NORTH
---DP 120.4
---DP 120.4 ;RWY 16L/C/R, SOUTH
---DP 269.125
---DP 269.125 ;RWY 16L/C/R, SOUTH
---DP 284.7
---DP 284.7 ;RWY 34L/C/R, NORTH
---DP 395.0
---JAWBN 125.6
---JAWBN 273.45
---OLYMPIA 125.6
---OLYMPIA 273.45
---MOUNTAIN 119.2
---MOUNTAIN 284.7
---ELMAA 120.4
---ELMAA 395.0
---RNAV 120.4
---RNAV 125.6
---RNAV 269.125
---RNAV 273.45
---RNAV 395.0
---FINAL 133.65 ;RWY 16/34
---FINAL 273.45 ;RWY 16/34
---JEFPO 120.4
---JEFPO 269.125
---SKYKO 123.9
---SKYKO 338.2
---SEATTLE 119.2
---SEATTLE 284.7
---HAROB 120.4
---HAROB 395.0
---BANGR 120.4
---BANGR 395.0
---IC 133.65 ;RWY 16/34
---IC 273.45 ;RWY 16/34
---CHINS 123.9
---CHINS 338.2
---GLASR 123.9
---GLASR 338.2
---ATOME 120.4
---ATOME 269.125
Master Airport:S46 (SEATTLE-TACOMA APPROACH CONTROL)
Master Provides:Class B
Conflict Alert
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
MSAW
Pdc
Stars
WSP
Tower Remarks:Frequency Sectors Float Depending on Runway in Use and Sectors Generally Apply to Seattle TCA.
Asde-X in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.

Services

Fuel:Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Jet A-1 - Kerosene, freeze point -50C
Airframe Repair:None
Powerplant Repair:None
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:None
Transient Storage:Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Cargo handling, Charter

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Port of Seattle
Box 1209
Seattle, Wa 98111
206-787-3000
Manager:Arif Ghouse
Box 68727
Seattle, Wa 98168
(206) 787-5229

Runways

Runways:16C/34C
16L/34R
16R/34L

Runway 16C/34C

Length:9426 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 07/29/2015
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 1002/R/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1111,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 16C End 34C
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):9426 feet9426 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):9426 feet9426 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):9426 feet9426 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):9426 feet9426 feet
True Alignment:180,(165 Magnetic)000,(345 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:429.4' MSL362.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:429.5' MSL387.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:71' AGL73' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 16L/34R

Length:11901 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 07/29/2015
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 1147/R/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1120,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 16L End 34R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):11901 feet11901 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):11901 feet11901 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):11901 feet11901 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):11901 feet11901 feet
True Alignment:180,(165 Magnetic)000,(345 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:432.3' MSL346.7' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:432.3' MSL371.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:76' AGL81' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°2.75°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 16R/34L

Length:8500 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 07/29/2015
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 866/R/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 482,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1007,000 lbs
Tdt 817
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 16R End 34L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8500 feet8500 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8500 feet8500 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8500 feet8500 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8500 feet8500 feet
True Alignment:180,(165 Magnetic)000,(345 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:414.8' MSL356.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:414.8' MSL379.3' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:69' AGL75' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Bird Flocks on and in Vicinity of Airport - Check Local Adzys.
Flight Notification Service (Adcus) Available.
Helicopters Landing & Departing Avoid Overflying Fuel Farm Located at the SE Corner of the Airport.
(E110) Continuous Power Airport.
(E94) WSO/Wsfo.
Taxiway a South of Taxiway G Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 225 ft or Less.
Do not Mistake Taxiway T for Landing Surface.
Aces to Air Cargo 4 Prkg and Cargo Areas Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 170 ft or Less.
Taxiway for Corporate Hngr Ramp Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 62 ft or Less for Taxi Operations. GA Cust Prkg is Very Limited.
Prior Permission for All GA Prkg & Services, Contact 206-433-5481. Op Hours 0530L - 2100L, with a Call out Available Upon Req.
Txl W Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan 135 ft or Less North of Taxiway N and 167 ft or Less South of Taxiway N. Seattle Ramp Tower Prvds ADZY Control only.
GA Landing Fees Payable by Major Credit Cards only.
Txl on North Side of Taxiway N Stlt Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 118 ft or Less. Tri-Txl's at North Stlt: Center (Green) Txl Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 135 ft or Less. When An Aircraft is on the Center (Green) or Otr (Orange/Blue) Txl's, No Otr Aircraft Can Simul Use the Adjacent Txl(S). Orange & Blue Txl's are Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 118 ft or Less. Two Aircraft Can Simul Use the Outer Txl's.
Runway Status Lights are in Opn.
Aircraft with Wingspan of 171 ft. or More Prkd at Pax Gates or Cargo 7 Must Provd 30 Min Prior Permission Prior to Pushback to Seattle Ramp Tower When Visible Less than 2400 Rvr.
Taxiway J East of Taxiway T Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 118 ft or Less.
Runway 16L/34R Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan 260 ft or Less.
Taxiway H Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan 118 ft or Less.
Taxiway B South of Taxiway S Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan 260 ft or Less.
Air Cargo 5 Ramp Dual Engine Tax only
100Ll Fuel not Available.
the Use of Reverse Thrust Beyond What is Nec for Opnl or Safety Rsns is Discouraged at All Times. Noise Abatement Flight Procs in Efct Between 2200-0600. for Further Info Contact Sea Noise Abatement Ofc at 206-787-5393.
Cons Taxi to Takeoff at Sea. When Practical, Safe and Available, Cons Taxi to Takeoffs are Encouraged. Cons Taxi to Takeoffs may Rdc Aircraft Noise Within Nearby Communities.
Report Bird Strikes to 206-787-7233
to Minimize Noise and Fuel Burn Sea Encourages Airlines to Sngl Engine Taxi When Safe and Conds Pmt.
South Satellite Txl Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan of 214 ft or Less.
Cargo1 Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan of 170 ft or Less.

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