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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

KSEA
617
Flights/Day
21:23
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
433ft
Elevation
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KSEA
VFR
16°C
Few Clouds • 7kt • 1027.90"
Observed: 02:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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20:00
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04:00
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11:00
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13:00
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TAF valid until 23:00 local time
About Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Seattle's marine climate brings clouds and rain but limited turbulence. Cascade Mountain waves occasionally affect eastbound flights.

Is Seattle-Tacoma Airport turbulent?

Seattle faces Pacific weather systems including powerful atmospheric rivers that dump feet of rain on the region. The Cascade Mountains to the east can create turbulence when winds are strong, though the airport itself sits in a relatively protected position. Winter storms bring heavy rain and gusty winds but rarely cause extended closures.

  • Atmospheric rivers can make Pacific Northwest 'wettest place on Earth' for days
  • Cascade Mountains create mechanical turbulence in strong winds
  • Winter storm gusts reach 25-45 mph in the Seattle area
What is an atmospheric river?

An atmospheric river is a narrow corridor of moisture that flows from the tropical Pacific to the Pacific Northwest, bringing days of heavy rain. These systems can dump 2-6 inches on lowlands and up to 10 inches in the mountains. While not as disruptive as hurricanes, they bring sustained rain, gusty winds, and localized flooding.

When is the best time to fly from Seattle?

June through September offers the driest, most pleasant conditions. Late autumn through winter brings the most atmospheric river activity. Spring is variable but improving. Seattle's weather is rarely severe enough to close the airport, but expect rain-related delays in the wet season. Cloud ceilings can reduce visual approaches.

Is turbulence at Seattle dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Seattle?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 58
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
AS2478
Alaska Horizon (Honoring Those Who Serve Livery)
+1 codeshare AS
MSO 21:24 Local -- Forecast
WN3613
Southwest Airlines
BWI 21:25 Local -- Forecast
AS2363
Alaska Horizon
GEG 21:30 Local -- Forecast
OY323
Andes Lineas Aereas
AFW 21:30 Local -- Forecast
DL3873
Delta Air Lines
LWS 21:30 Local -- Forecast
AS639
Alaska Airlines
TPA 21:31 Local -- Forecast
DL4047
Delta Air Lines
RDM 21:35 Local -- Forecast
DL9965
Delta Air Lines
SLC 21:35 Local -- Forecast
AS2284
Alaska Horizon
FCA 21:35 Local -- Forecast
DL2186
Delta Air Lines
FAI 21:40 Local -- Forecast
AS100
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
LHR 21:40 Local -- Forecast
WN636
Southwest Airlines
SMF 21:40 Local -- Forecast
AS2006
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
PDX 21:42 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL2635
Delta Air Lines
SFO 21:45 Local -- Forecast
DL567
Delta Air Lines
ATL 21:45 Local -- Forecast
DL2367
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
ANC 21:45 Local -- Forecast
AS567
Alaska Airlines
PIT 21:54 Local -- Forecast
AS677
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
RDU 22:08 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
F91724
Frontier (Fran The Sea Lion Livery)
PHX 22:08 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
AS1409
Alaska Airlines
CMH 22:08 Local -- Forecast
AS231
Alaska Airlines
JNU 22:10 Local -- Forecast
AS269
Alaska Airlines (Honoring Those Who Serve Livery)
CLE 22:14 Local -- Forecast
AS214
Alaska Airlines
BOS 22:15 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
AA2142
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
MIA 22:16 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AS380
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
DTW 22:17 Local -- Forecast
AS344
Alaska Airlines
BWI 22:20 Local -- Forecast
AS274
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
EWR 22:30 Local -- Forecast
AS1428
Alaska Airlines (Uncf Livery)
+1 codeshare AS
IND 22:31 Local -- Forecast
DL452
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
JFK 22:35 Local -- Forecast
AA2522
American Airlines
PHL 22:35 Local -- Forecast
UA1763
United Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
ORD 22:35 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL3855
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
EUG 22:35 Local -- Forecast
AS2461
Alaska Horizon
MFR 22:36 Local -- Forecast
AS2245
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
ALW 22:45 Local -- Forecast
WN536
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
BNA 22:45 Local -- Forecast
AS498
Alaska Airlines
+2 codeshares AS DL
PDX 22:48 Local -- Forecast
DL4017
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
PSC 22:50 Local -- Forecast
AS504
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
IAH 22:50 Local -- Forecast
AS1526
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
MSY 22:50 Local -- Forecast
AS119
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
ANC 22:52 Local boeing 737-890 Forecast
AS102
Alaska Airlines (Oneworld Livery)
FAI 22:55 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
DL3853
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare AS
YVR 22:55 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
AS426
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
DFW 22:58 Local -- Forecast
Y41851
Volaris
GDL 23:00 Local -- Forecast
AS2447
Alaska Horizon (Horizon Retro Livery)
+1 codeshare AS
EAT 23:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AS3393
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
YYJ 23:00 Local -- Forecast
DL473
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
BOS 23:00 Local -- Forecast
AS3460
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
BLI 23:03 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL810
Delta Air Lines
DTW 23:05 Local -- Forecast
W83150
Cargojet Airways
YHM 23:05 Local -- Forecast
WN2304
Southwest Airlines
MDW 23:05 Local -- Forecast
AS2172
Alaska Horizon (Washington State Cougars Livery)
YKM 23:10 Local -- Forecast
PR125
Philippine Airlines
MNL 23:10 Local -- Forecast
DL448
Delta Air Lines
MCO 23:15 Local -- Forecast
AS2364
Alaska Horizon (University Of Washington Livery)
PUW 23:16 Local -- Forecast
CV6294
Cargolux
LUX 23:20 Local -- Forecast
AS382
Alaska Airlines (Oneworld Livery)
BNA 23:20 Local -- Forecast
AS727
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
ATL 23:22 Local -- Forecast
21:24
Local
SEA MSO
AS AS2478 +1
21:25
Local
SEA BWI
WN WN3613
21:30
Local
SEA GEG
AS AS2363
21:30
Local
SEA AFW
OY OY323
21:30
Local
SEA LWS
DL DL3873
21:31
Local
SEA TPA
AS AS639
21:35
Local
SEA RDM
DL DL4047
21:35
Local
SEA SLC
DL DL9965
21:35
Local
SEA FCA
AS AS2284
21:40
Local
SEA FAI
DL DL2186
21:40
Local
SEA LHR
AS AS100 +1
21:40
Local
SEA SMF
WN WN636
21:42
Local
SEA PDX
AS AS2006 +1
embraer e175lr
21:45
Local
SEA SFO
DL DL2635
21:45
Local
SEA ATL
DL DL567
21:45
Local
SEA ANC
DL DL2367 +1
21:54
Local
SEA PIT
AS AS567
22:08
Local
SEA RDU
AS AS677 +1
boeing 737 max 9
22:08
Local
SEA PHX
F9 F91724
airbus a320-251n
22:08
Local
SEA CMH
AS AS1409
22:10
Local
SEA JNU
AS AS231
22:14
Local
SEA CLE
AS AS269
22:15
Local
SEA BOS
AS AS214
boeing 737 max 9
22:16
Local
SEA MIA
AA AA2142 +1
airbus a321-253nx
22:17
Local
SEA DTW
AS AS380 +1
22:20
Local
SEA BWI
AS AS344
22:30
Local
SEA EWR
AS AS274 +1
22:31
Local
SEA IND
AS AS1428 +1
22:35
Local
SEA JFK
DL DL452 +1
22:35
Local
SEA PHL
AA AA2522
22:35
Local
SEA ORD
UA UA1763 +1
boeing 737 max 8
22:35
Local
SEA EUG
DL DL3855 +1
22:36
Local
SEA MFR
AS AS2461
22:45
Local
SEA ALW
AS AS2245 +1
22:45
Local
SEA BNA
WN WN536 +1
22:48
Local
SEA PDX
AS AS498 +2
22:50
Local
SEA PSC
DL DL4017 +1
22:50
Local
SEA IAH
AS AS504 +1
22:50
Local
SEA MSY
AS AS1526 +1
22:52
Local
SEA ANC
AS AS119 +1
boeing 737-890
22:55
Local
SEA FAI
AS AS102
boeing 737-990(er)
22:55
Local
SEA YVR
DL DL3853 +1
embraer e175ll
22:58
Local
SEA DFW
AS AS426 +1
23:00
Local
SEA GDL
Y41851
23:00
Local
SEA EAT
AS AS2447 +1
embraer e175lr
23:00
Local
SEA YYJ
AS AS3393 +1
23:00
Local
SEA BOS
DL DL473 +1
23:03
Local
SEA BLI
AS AS3460 +1
embraer e175lr
23:05
Local
SEA DTW
DL DL810
23:05
Local
SEA YHM
W83150
23:05
Local
SEA MDW
WN WN2304
23:10
Local
SEA YKM
AS AS2172
23:10
Local
SEA MNL
PR PR125
23:15
Local
SEA MCO
DL DL448
23:16
Local
SEA PUW
AS AS2364
23:20
Local
SEA LUX
CV CV6294
23:20
Local
SEA BNA
AS AS382
23:22
Local
SEA ATL
AS AS727 +1
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