Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips

Seattle, United States · SEA · North America

Terminal Guide

TerminalAirlinesNotes
Main Terminal + Concourses A–DAlaska Airlines,American,Delta,Southwest,Spirit,Frontier
Satellite Terminal (S)United domestic,Delta international,Air Canada

Lounge Directory

LoungeLocationAccess
Alaska Airlines Lounge – Concourse CAlaska MVPG 75K, first class on Alaska, Priority Pass (limited)
Alaska Airlines Lounge – Concourse DAlaska MVPG 75K, first class on Alaska
Alaska Airlines Premium Lounge – Concourse CAlaska First Class, MVPG 75K, Priority Pass (limited)
Amex Centurion LoungeAmex Platinum, Centurion cards
Delta Sky ClubDelta Sky Club membership, Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited visits)
United ClubUnited Club membership, United MileagePlus Club card

Pro Tips

  • Link Light Rail is the obvious choice for Seattle — it stops right in the terminal and avoids I-5 and SR-99 traffic.
  • The Satellite Terminal (S) is reached by an underground train; budget extra time if connecting through Sea-Tac with tight connections.
  • Alaska's Concourse C and D are well-organized and have great Pacific Northwest food options; plan to arrive early and enjoy them.
  • Sea-Tac's parking garage fills quickly during holidays; use the third-party Spot Hero or ParkWhiz apps to find cheaper off-site lots.
  • Weather delays are more common in winter than fog; Seattle's rain rarely grounds flights but fog in the Cascade passes can affect connections.
  • The Amex Centurion Lounge (between A and B) is one of the best in the network — timed passes are a must during busy periods.
  • If departing from the S Satellite, expect a 10-minute underground train ride from security check — factor this into your timeline.

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