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KSEA

SEA

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · Seattle

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
433 ft / 132 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.90 MHz (Seattle Tower)
Runway Summary
16L/34R11,900 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
16C/34C9,426 ftCONC-FLIGHTED
16R/34L9,426 ftConcreteLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA), United States. This facility features 4 active runways with an elevation of 433 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSEA / SEA
Municipality
Seattle
Country
Region
US-WA
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 16L / 34R
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 11,900 ft / 3,627 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 16L
110.30 MHz
ID: SNQ | CRS: 164°
RWY 34R
110.30 MHz
ID: SEA | CRS: 344°
Runway 16C / 34C
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 9,426 ft / 2,873 m
Surface: CONC-F
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 16C
111.70 MHz
ID: SZI | CRS: 164°
RWY 34C
111.70 MHz
ID: TUC | CRS: 344°
Runway 16R / 34L
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 9,426 ft / 2,873 m
Surface: Concrete
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 16R
110.75 MHz
ID: CJL | CRS: 164°
RWY 34L
110.75 MHz
ID: BEJ | CRS: 344°
Runway lower / high
LIGHTED
Length: 0 ft /
Surface:
Heading: ° / °
RWY lower
No ILS
RWY high
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
119.20 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
128.00 MHz
CTAF Oshosh traffic
118.50 MHz
D-ATIS Digital ATIS
118.00 MHz
GND Seattle Ground
121.70 MHz
TWR Seattle Tower
119.90 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

KBFI ILS
Boeing Field King County International Airport
9 km
KTIW ILS
Tacoma Narrows Airport
28 km
KPWT ILS
Bremerton National Airport
35 km
KTCM ILS
McChord Air Force Base
37 km
KGRF ILS
Gray Army Air Field
46 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified