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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

KSEA
617
Flights/Day
14:53
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
433ft
Elevation
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MVFR
16°C
Mostly Cloudy • 11kt • 1016.70"
Observed: 20:53 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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TAF valid until 17:00 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

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AS2144
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Air Canada
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Delta Air Lines
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Alaska Horizon
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TEB 15:36 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Horizon (Honoring Those Who Serve Livery)
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OAK 15:37 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Horizon
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Alaska Airlines
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Alaska Horizon
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Netjets
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Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
IAD 15:53 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
LIH 15:55 Local -- Forecast
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SAN 15:55 Local -- Forecast
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CPH 15:55 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Horizon
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Delta Air Lines
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Southwest Airlines
+2 codeshares AS DL
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FAB 16:00 Local -- Forecast
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MIA 16:05 Local -- Forecast
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SBA 16:06 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
BOS 16:10 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
PVG 16:15 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
BLI 16:18 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
SMF 16:20 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
BZN 16:22 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
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Alaska Horizon
FCA 16:26 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
LAX 16:28 Local -- Forecast
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Sun Country Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
MSP 16:30 Local -- Forecast
SY8034
Sun Country Airlines
GEG 16:30 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
PSC 16:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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All Nippon Airways
HND 16:30 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
FAT 16:31 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
HNL 16:39 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
ORD 16:42 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
PDX 16:44 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
SAN 16:47 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Horizon
RNO 16:48 Local -- Forecast
5Y9005
Atlas Air
BFI 16:50 Local -- Forecast
WN4903
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
OAK 16:50 Local -- Forecast
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Alaska Airlines
PHX 16:53 Local -- Forecast
14:59
Local
SEA GEG
AS AS2144
embraer e175lr
15:00
Local
SEA YVR
AC AC8807 +1
15:00
Local
SEA MFR
DL DL3770
15:00
Local
SEA SNA
DL DL2318 +1
15:02
Local
SEA TEB
1L129
15:07
Local
SEA MCO
AS AS420
boeing 737 max 9
15:09
Local
SEA HLN
AS AS2222
embraer e175lr
15:10
Local
SEA SMF
8C6768
15:10
Local
SEA PSC
DL DL3891
15:17
Local
SEA ORD
AA AA2768
boeing 737-823
15:19
Local
SEA DEN
F93406 +1
15:20
Local
SEA PHX
AA AA3440
15:20
Local
SEA SAN
DL DL2613
15:27
Local
SEA SJC
DL DL4100
embraer e175ll
15:30
Local
SEA BOS
AS AS460
15:30
Local
SEA EWR
AS AS293
15:30
Local
SEA SFO
UA UA325 +1
15:32
Local
SEA YVR
AS AS2007
15:35
Local
SEA MCI
WN WN3830
15:35
Local
SEA BCN
DL DL248
15:35
Local
SEA MFR
AS AS2132 +1
15:35
Local
SEA YYC
AS AS2226
15:36
Local
SEA GTF
AS AS2444
15:36
Local
SEA TEB
1L167
15:37
Local
SEA OAK
AS AS2257 +1
15:38
Local
SEA ANC
AS AS1434 +1
15:40
Local
SEA KOA
AS AS238
15:40
Local
SEA RDM
AS AS3435
15:40
Local
SEA EUG
DL DL4124
15:40
Local
SEA KEF
FI FI680
15:44
Local
SEA BLI
SY SY8036
15:45
Local
SEA DFW
AA AA757
15:45
Local
SEA KTN
AS AS67
15:45
Local
SEA YYJ
AS AS3470
15:45
Local
SEA HNL
AS AS841 +2
15:47
Local
SEA BIL
AS AS2295
15:49
Local
SEA BOI
AS AS2326
15:50
Local
SEA DEN
8C3397
15:50
Local
SEA PDX
AS AS1384 +1
15:51
Local
SEA FAT
AS AS2342
15:51
Local
SEA BFI
1I847
15:53
Local
SEA IAD
AS AS348 +1
15:55
Local
SEA LIH
DL DL345
15:55
Local
SEA SAN
WN WN3389
15:55
Local
SEA LAX
DL DL2830
15:55
Local
SEA SLC
AS AS619
15:55
Local
SEA CPH
SK SK938
15:56
Local
SEA MRY
AS AS2187
15:57
Local
SEA AST
1L824
15:59
Local
SEA ATL
AS AS492
16:00
Local
SEA TPE
CI CI5393 +1
16:00
Local
SEA RDU
DL DL489
16:00
Local
SEA LAS
WN WN3254 +2
16:00
Local
SEA FAB
LXJ661
16:05
Local
SEA MIA
L72525
16:06
Local
SEA SBA
AS AS686
16:10
Local
SEA BOS
DL DL474
16:15
Local
SEA PHX
AS AS744
16:15
Local
SEA PVG
DL DL281
16:15
Local
SEA ANC
AS AS795
16:18
Local
SEA BLI
AS AS3438
16:18
Local
SEA SBP
AS AS493 +1
boeing 737-890
16:20
Local
SEA SMF
AS AS614 +1
16:22
Local
SEA BZN
AS AS553
16:25
Local
SEA ONT
AS AS592
16:26
Local
SEA FCA
AS AS2060
16:28
Local
SEA LAX
AS AS1411
16:30
Local
SEA MSP
SY SY1638 +1
16:30
Local
SEA GEG
SY SY8034
16:30
Local
SEA PSC
AS AS3057
embraer e175lr
16:30
Local
SEA HND
NH NH117
16:31
Local
SEA FAT
AS AS403
16:39
Local
SEA HNL
DL DL419
16:42
Local
SEA ORD
AS AS410
16:44
Local
SEA PDX
AS AS3122
16:47
Local
SEA SAN
AS AS623
16:48
Local
SEA RNO
AS AS2177
16:50
Local
SEA BFI
5Y9005
16:50
Local
SEA OAK
WN WN4903 +1
16:53
Local
SEA PHX
AS AS314
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