Main Terminal / Concourses at Seattle Tacoma SEA Airport
The passenger terminal complex at Seattle/Tacoma’s Sea-Tac Airport is shaped like a bow, consisting of a main terminal with North & South train stations, surrounded by the Central Terminal with access to Concourses. The Main Terminal's North & South Stations are to the right & left of the complex, connecting both ends by train. The South Satellite (S gates) serves all international arrivals (except those with U.S. preclearance).
Getting Around at Sea-Tac International: Concourses A, B, C & D are connected at post-security, enabling passengers to freely move around without having to leave the secured area. The satellites (N & S gates) are linked to the main terminal by continuously running underground loop trains. If your flight will depart from one of the satellite terminals, add an extra 10-15 minutes to your boarding schedule.
1. To connect between terminal and between gates, you can take the STS train to/from the Main Terminal's North Station to/from its South Station. To avoid a lengthy walk from the Main Terminal to the Concourses and satellite gates, use the shuttle train:
(a) the South Train Loop between the main terminal South station and the B & S Gates;
(b) the North Train Loop between the main terminal North station and the C and N gates; and
(c) the shuttle train between North & South Terminal Stations with connections to N & S Gates:
(i) To connect between the N gates and the S gates, take the train from South or North Satellite to the Main Terminal, then cross over and take the train on the opposite side, which is the shuttle that runs at post-security between the North & South stations.
(ii) If you need to travel between the South Satellite & Concourse C, take first the train from the South Satellite to the Main Terminal, cross over to the shuttle to the North Transit Station, from there cross again to the train at the opposite side to take you to the end of Concourse C.
2. International arrivals: Passengers arrive at the South Satellite (whether changing planes or ending their trip at Sea-Tac) and then go through immigration clearance, pick up checked luggage, continue to customs (taking 30-60 minutes), and (from here on procedures differ): (a) If you end your trip at SeaTac, put your luggage on the high-speed conveyor which will deliver it to the Baggage Claim. Proceed to the Main Terminal to pick up your luggage at the Baggage Claim carousel 1. (Ground Transportation Information Booth is on level 3 of the parking garage.)
(b) If you need to transfer to a domestic flight at Sea-Tac International, you must recheck your luggage and go through TSA security screening prior to proceeding to your connecting flight. If you have duty-free liquid items, put them in our checked luggage to prevent confiscation at the security checkpoint.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Currently, SkyWest Airlines operates as United Express, Delta Connection or Alaska Airlines - gate locations for United are in NorthTerminal and Concourse A, baggage claims 15,16; for Delta at South Satellite, baggage claims 3, 4; and for Alaska at North Satellite & Concourse C, baggage claims 12-15.
Until May 2013 the following airline moves took place: (a) American, Frontier & JetBlue have already moved their ticket counters;
(b) The realignment allowing Alaska Airlines to be the only airline at the North Satellite, caused the following airlines to shift their gates:
Alaska moved from Concourse D to the North Satellite, but will also use Concourses C for some flights.
United, SkyWest & Air Canada Jazz moved from North Satellite to Concourse A.
Hawaiian moved from Concourse A to the South Satellite.
Virgin America & Frontier moved from Concourse A to Concourse B.
American & JetBlue moved from Concourse A to Concourse D.
Replacement of 42 escalators should be completed by June 2013.
The Main Terminal at Sea-Tac Airport consists of a lower level baggage claim level, a ticketing level and a Mezzanine. There are two Travelex foreign exchanges in the ticketing level (next to ‘Seattle’s Best Coffee’ & next to ‘Starbucks’) and one in the baggage claim area (near door 6). ATM machines are located throughout the Main Terminal pre- and post-security, and its concourses & satellites. The ticket counters 1 to 6 correspond to the skybridge numbers leading to the parking garage. Food & drink, as well as shops, are available in all levels & concourses. The baggage claim level has an Arrivals Hall with a Pet Potty outside near doors 00 and 26 on either side. The USO Sea-Tac Center facility is on the Mezzanine Level, open 24/7, has full service, including showers (tel. 206-433-5438 or visit usopsa.org.
Concourse A presently serves Air Canada Jazz, Skywest, Sun Country & US Airways & United; it has gates A1 to A14. Opposite gate 4, two levels down, is transit to B, S & D gates, & connection to C&N gates. Travelex foreign exchange is near the security check. Across from the food court are exits to the main terminal, and past gate A1 leads to B gates. Opposite Gate 4, 2 levels down is the train to B, S & D gates, with connections to C& N gates.
As of May 2013, only United, SkyWest & Air Canada Jazz will be in Concourse A.
Concourse B presently serves Frontier,Southwest & Virgin America; it has gates B3 to B15. At gate 11, two levels down, is transit to A, S, C gates & C & N gate connection. An ATM cash machine is next to gate B3, a children’s play area, is next to the exit to the main terminal, with connections to both Concourse A and Central Terminal in the same area. As of May 2013, only Virgin America & Frontier will be in Concourse B.
Concourse C presently serves Alaska airlines; it has gates C2 A through C2M & C3-C20. Near gate 14, go down to Transit to D & N gates, with connections to A, B & S gates. An ATM cash machine is opposite gate 8, Horizon Air Special Services are near the connector to Concourse D and the exit to the Main Terminal. Near ‘InMotion DVD Rentals’ you can connect to the Central Terminal. The Regus Business Center is at gate C3.
As of May 2013, Alaska will still use some gates at Concourse C (but its main Concourse will the North Satellite).
Concourse D presently serves American & JetBlue; it has gates D1 to D11. Opposite gate D3, down 2 levels, is transit to C & N gates, & shuttle to A gates, with connections to B & S gates. Opposite gate D3 is the exit to the main terminal; past gate D1 leads to the Baggage Claim of the Central Terminal, and at opposite side to the C gates. Opposite from the gate 3 area is a separate area which includes elevator, escalator & stairway to the North Satellite; two levels down is the transit to C & N gates, the shuttle to A gate wth connections to B & S gates.
The North Satellite serves Air Canada (incl. regional), Alaska, SkyWest, United & United Express airlines; it has gates N1 to N16. Near gate N10, down one level, is transit to Main Terminal, baggge claim & all other gates. The United Club in on the transit level.A cash machine is near gate N2; United Airlines Customer Service is near gate N16. Escalators, elevators & stairways lead to the main terminal and to the train station.
As of May 2013, Alaska will be the sole airline using the North Satellite (but will also use Concourses C for some of its flights).
The South Satellite serves mainly Delta Airlines; all international arrivals, except those from airports with customs pre-clearanes; it has gates S1 to S13. A Travelex foreign exchange, an ATM machine & a duty-free shop are in the center, and a connector leads to the Customs area with the elevator, escalator & stairway to Main Terminal & train station.
As of May 2013, Hawaiian will also be in the South Satellite.
Getting Around at Sea-Tac International: Concourses A, B, C & D are connected at post-security, enabling passengers to freely move around without having to leave the secured area. The satellites (N & S gates) are linked to the main terminal by continuously running underground loop trains. If your flight will depart from one of the satellite terminals, add an extra 10-15 minutes to your boarding schedule.
1. To connect between terminal and between gates, you can take the STS train to/from the Main Terminal's North Station to/from its South Station. To avoid a lengthy walk from the Main Terminal to the Concourses and satellite gates, use the shuttle train:
(a) the South Train Loop between the main terminal South station and the B & S Gates;
(b) the North Train Loop between the main terminal North station and the C and N gates; and
(c) the shuttle train between North & South Terminal Stations with connections to N & S Gates:
(i) To connect between the N gates and the S gates, take the train from South or North Satellite to the Main Terminal, then cross over and take the train on the opposite side, which is the shuttle that runs at post-security between the North & South stations.
(ii) If you need to travel between the South Satellite & Concourse C, take first the train from the South Satellite to the Main Terminal, cross over to the shuttle to the North Transit Station, from there cross again to the train at the opposite side to take you to the end of Concourse C.
2. International arrivals: Passengers arrive at the South Satellite (whether changing planes or ending their trip at Sea-Tac) and then go through immigration clearance, pick up checked luggage, continue to customs (taking 30-60 minutes), and (from here on procedures differ): (a) If you end your trip at SeaTac, put your luggage on the high-speed conveyor which will deliver it to the Baggage Claim. Proceed to the Main Terminal to pick up your luggage at the Baggage Claim carousel 1. (Ground Transportation Information Booth is on level 3 of the parking garage.)
(b) If you need to transfer to a domestic flight at Sea-Tac International, you must recheck your luggage and go through TSA security screening prior to proceeding to your connecting flight. If you have duty-free liquid items, put them in our checked luggage to prevent confiscation at the security checkpoint.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Currently, SkyWest Airlines operates as United Express, Delta Connection or Alaska Airlines - gate locations for United are in NorthTerminal and Concourse A, baggage claims 15,16; for Delta at South Satellite, baggage claims 3, 4; and for Alaska at North Satellite & Concourse C, baggage claims 12-15.
Until May 2013 the following airline moves took place: (a) American, Frontier & JetBlue have already moved their ticket counters;
(b) The realignment allowing Alaska Airlines to be the only airline at the North Satellite, caused the following airlines to shift their gates:
Alaska moved from Concourse D to the North Satellite, but will also use Concourses C for some flights.
United, SkyWest & Air Canada Jazz moved from North Satellite to Concourse A.
Hawaiian moved from Concourse A to the South Satellite.
Virgin America & Frontier moved from Concourse A to Concourse B.
American & JetBlue moved from Concourse A to Concourse D.
Replacement of 42 escalators should be completed by June 2013.
The Main Terminal at Sea-Tac Airport consists of a lower level baggage claim level, a ticketing level and a Mezzanine. There are two Travelex foreign exchanges in the ticketing level (next to ‘Seattle’s Best Coffee’ & next to ‘Starbucks’) and one in the baggage claim area (near door 6). ATM machines are located throughout the Main Terminal pre- and post-security, and its concourses & satellites. The ticket counters 1 to 6 correspond to the skybridge numbers leading to the parking garage. Food & drink, as well as shops, are available in all levels & concourses. The baggage claim level has an Arrivals Hall with a Pet Potty outside near doors 00 and 26 on either side. The USO Sea-Tac Center facility is on the Mezzanine Level, open 24/7, has full service, including showers (tel. 206-433-5438 or visit usopsa.org.
Concourse A presently serves Air Canada Jazz, Skywest, Sun Country & US Airways & United; it has gates A1 to A14. Opposite gate 4, two levels down, is transit to B, S & D gates, & connection to C&N gates. Travelex foreign exchange is near the security check. Across from the food court are exits to the main terminal, and past gate A1 leads to B gates. Opposite Gate 4, 2 levels down is the train to B, S & D gates, with connections to C& N gates.
As of May 2013, only United, SkyWest & Air Canada Jazz will be in Concourse A.
Concourse B presently serves Frontier,Southwest & Virgin America; it has gates B3 to B15. At gate 11, two levels down, is transit to A, S, C gates & C & N gate connection. An ATM cash machine is next to gate B3, a children’s play area, is next to the exit to the main terminal, with connections to both Concourse A and Central Terminal in the same area. As of May 2013, only Virgin America & Frontier will be in Concourse B.
Concourse C presently serves Alaska airlines; it has gates C2 A through C2M & C3-C20. Near gate 14, go down to Transit to D & N gates, with connections to A, B & S gates. An ATM cash machine is opposite gate 8, Horizon Air Special Services are near the connector to Concourse D and the exit to the Main Terminal. Near ‘InMotion DVD Rentals’ you can connect to the Central Terminal. The Regus Business Center is at gate C3.
As of May 2013, Alaska will still use some gates at Concourse C (but its main Concourse will the North Satellite).
Concourse D presently serves American & JetBlue; it has gates D1 to D11. Opposite gate D3, down 2 levels, is transit to C & N gates, & shuttle to A gates, with connections to B & S gates. Opposite gate D3 is the exit to the main terminal; past gate D1 leads to the Baggage Claim of the Central Terminal, and at opposite side to the C gates. Opposite from the gate 3 area is a separate area which includes elevator, escalator & stairway to the North Satellite; two levels down is the transit to C & N gates, the shuttle to A gate wth connections to B & S gates.
The North Satellite serves Air Canada (incl. regional), Alaska, SkyWest, United & United Express airlines; it has gates N1 to N16. Near gate N10, down one level, is transit to Main Terminal, baggge claim & all other gates. The United Club in on the transit level.A cash machine is near gate N2; United Airlines Customer Service is near gate N16. Escalators, elevators & stairways lead to the main terminal and to the train station.
As of May 2013, Alaska will be the sole airline using the North Satellite (but will also use Concourses C for some of its flights).
The South Satellite serves mainly Delta Airlines; all international arrivals, except those from airports with customs pre-clearanes; it has gates S1 to S13. A Travelex foreign exchange, an ATM machine & a duty-free shop are in the center, and a connector leads to the Customs area with the elevator, escalator & stairway to Main Terminal & train station.
As of May 2013, Hawaiian will also be in the South Satellite.
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