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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

KSEA
617
Flights/Day
15:58
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
433ft
Elevation
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IFR
16°C
Mostly Cloudy • 10kt • 1016.30"
Observed: 21:16 UTC
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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

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 77
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
AS492
Alaska Airlines
ATL 15:59 Local -- Forecast
DL489
Delta Air Lines
RDU 16:00 Local -- Forecast
CI5393
China Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
TPE 16:00 Local -- Forecast
LXJ661
Flexjet
FAB 16:00 Local -- Forecast
WN3254
Southwest Airlines
+2 codeshares AS DL
LAS 16:00 Local -- Forecast
L72525
Latam Cargo Colombia
MIA 16:05 Local -- Forecast
AS686
Alaska Airlines
SBA 16:06 Local -- Forecast
DL474
Delta Air Lines
BOS 16:10 Local -- Forecast
AS795
Alaska Airlines
ANC 16:15 Local -- Forecast
DL281
Delta Air Lines
PVG 16:15 Local -- Forecast
AS744
Alaska Airlines
PHX 16:15 Local -- Forecast
AS3438
Alaska Airlines
BLI 16:18 Local -- Forecast
AS493
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
SBP 16:18 Local boeing 737-890 Forecast
AS614
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
SMF 16:20 Local -- Forecast
AS553
Alaska Airlines
BZN 16:22 Local -- Forecast
AS592
Alaska Airlines
ONT 16:25 Local -- Forecast
AS2060
Alaska Horizon
FCA 16:26 Local -- Forecast
AS1411
Alaska Airlines
LAX 16:28 Local -- Forecast
SY8034
Sun Country Airlines
GEG 16:30 Local -- Forecast
AS3057
Alaska Airlines
PSC 16:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
SY1638
Sun Country Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
MSP 16:30 Local -- Forecast
NH117
All Nippon Airways
HND 16:30 Local -- Forecast
AS403
Alaska Airlines
FAT 16:31 Local -- Forecast
DL419
Delta Air Lines
HNL 16:39 Local -- Forecast
AS410
Alaska Airlines
ORD 16:42 Local -- Forecast
AS3122
Alaska Airlines
PDX 16:44 Local -- Forecast
AS623
Alaska Airlines
SAN 16:47 Local -- Forecast
AS2177
Alaska Horizon
RNO 16:48 Local -- Forecast
WN4903
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
OAK 16:50 Local -- Forecast
5Y9005
Atlas Air
BFI 16:50 Local -- Forecast
AS314
Alaska Airlines
PHX 16:53 Local -- Forecast
AS2160
Alaska Horizon
MSO 16:57 Local -- Forecast
AS530
Alaska Airlines
BUR 16:59 Local -- Forecast
SY1954
Sun Country Airlines
MSP 17:00 Local -- Forecast
DL8960
Delta Air Lines
PDX 17:00 Local -- Forecast
DL560
Delta Air Lines
ATL 17:00 Local -- Forecast
UA1660
United Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
IAH 17:00 Local -- Forecast
AS635
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
PSP 17:04 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
QR720
Qatar Airways
DOH 17:05 Local -- Forecast
AS1528
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
BUR 17:06 Local -- Forecast
UA1730
United Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
LAX 17:06 Local -- Forecast
AS2085
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
RNO 17:12 Local -- Forecast
UA1503
United Airlines
+2 codeshares AS DL
ORD 17:15 Local -- Forecast
EK230
Emirates
DXB 17:15 Local -- Forecast
AS651
Alaska Airlines
SAN 17:15 Local -- Forecast
WN615
Southwest Airlines
+2 codeshares AS DL
SJC 17:15 Local -- Forecast
UA5592
United Airlines
+2 codeshares DL UA
SFO 17:20 Local -- Forecast
DL4141
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
RDM 17:20 Local -- Forecast
WN3427
Southwest Airlines
DEN 17:20 Local -- Forecast
AS2109
Alaska Horizon
+2 codeshares AS DL
BOI 17:23 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AS773
Alaska Airlines (Xáat Kwáani Livery)
SNA 17:24 Local -- Forecast
AS2045
Alaska Horizon
FCA 17:25 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AS388
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
BNA 17:29 Local -- Forecast
1I800
Netjets
+1 codeshare
PDK 17:30 Local -- Forecast
AS180
Alaska Airlines
FCO 17:30 Local -- Forecast
DL3832
Delta Air Lines
GEG 17:30 Local -- Forecast
DL2256
Delta Air Lines
MCI 17:30 Local -- Forecast
AS2292
Alaska Horizon (Horizon Retro Livery)
+1 codeshare AS
EUG 17:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA727
American Airlines
+2 codeshares AS DL
DFW 17:38 Local -- Forecast
BR695
Eva Air Cargo
TPE 17:40 Local boeing 777-f Forecast
AS2053
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
MFR 17:40 Local -- Forecast
AY34
Finnair
HEL 17:40 Local -- Forecast
AS2435
Alaska Horizon
PSC 17:40 Local -- Forecast
AS3258
Alaska Airlines
PDX 17:40 Local -- Forecast
AS3433
Alaska Airlines
BLI 17:42 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL1165
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
SLC 17:45 Local -- Forecast
AS2293
Alaska Horizon (Horizon Retro Livery)
+1 codeshare AS
PUW 17:45 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL144
Delta Air Lines
AMS 17:45 Local -- Forecast
AS2142
Alaska Horizon (Washington State Cougars Livery)
STS 17:46 Local -- Forecast
DL3682
Delta Air Lines
YVR 17:46 Local -- Forecast
DL848
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
AUS 17:48 Local -- Forecast
AS284
Alaska Airlines
FAI 17:51 Local -- Forecast
AS615
Alaska Airlines
STL 17:52 Local -- Forecast
AS225
Alaska Airlines (Honoring Those Who Serve Livery)
+1 codeshare AS
ANC 17:52 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
DL2698
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares AS AA
PHX 17:55 Local -- Forecast
AS730
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
LAS 17:55 Local -- Forecast
AS123
Alaska Airlines
HNL 17:55 Local -- Forecast
15:59
Local
SEA ATL
AS AS492
16:00
Local
SEA RDU
DL DL489
16:00
Local
SEA TPE
CI CI5393 +1
16:00
Local
SEA FAB
LXJ661
16:00
Local
SEA LAS
WN WN3254 +2
16:05
Local
SEA MIA
L72525
16:06
Local
SEA SBA
AS AS686
16:10
Local
SEA BOS
DL DL474
16:15
Local
SEA ANC
AS AS795
16:15
Local
SEA PVG
DL DL281
16:15
Local
SEA PHX
AS AS744
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 GEG
SY SY8034
16:30
Local
SEA PSC
AS AS3057
embraer e175lr
16:30
Local
SEA MSP
SY SY1638 +1
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 OAK
WN WN4903 +1
16:50
Local
SEA BFI
5Y9005
16:53
Local
SEA PHX
AS AS314
16:57
Local
SEA MSO
AS AS2160
16:59
Local
SEA BUR
AS AS530
17:00
Local
SEA MSP
SY SY1954
17:00
Local
SEA PDX
DL DL8960
17:00
Local
SEA ATL
DL DL560
17:00
Local
SEA IAH
UA UA1660 +1
17:04
Local
SEA PSP
AS AS635 +1
boeing 737-990(er)
17:05
Local
SEA DOH
QR QR720
17:06
Local
SEA BUR
AS AS1528 +1
17:06
Local
SEA LAX
UA UA1730 +1
17:12
Local
SEA RNO
AS AS2085 +1
17:15
Local
SEA ORD
UA UA1503 +2
17:15
Local
SEA DXB
EK EK230
17:15
Local
SEA SAN
AS AS651
17:15
Local
SEA SJC
WN WN615 +2
17:20
Local
SEA SFO
UA UA5592 +2
17:20
Local
SEA RDM
DL DL4141 +1
17:20
Local
SEA DEN
WN WN3427
17:23
Local
SEA BOI
AS AS2109 +2
embraer e175lr
17:24
Local
SEA SNA
AS AS773
17:25
Local
SEA FCA
AS AS2045
embraer e175lr
17:29
Local
SEA BNA
AS AS388 +1
17:30
Local
SEA PDK
1I800 +1
17:30
Local
SEA FCO
AS AS180
17:30
Local
SEA GEG
DL DL3832
17:30
Local
SEA MCI
DL DL2256
17:30
Local
SEA EUG
AS AS2292 +1
embraer e175lr
17:38
Local
SEA DFW
AA AA727 +2
17:40
Local
SEA TPE
BR BR695
boeing 777-f
17:40
Local
SEA MFR
AS AS2053 +1
17:40
Local
SEA HEL
AY AY34
17:40
Local
SEA PSC
AS AS2435
17:40
Local
SEA PDX
AS AS3258
17:42
Local
SEA BLI
AS AS3433
embraer e175lr
17:45
Local
SEA SLC
DL DL1165 +1
17:45
Local
SEA PUW
AS AS2293 +1
embraer e175lr
17:45
Local
SEA AMS
DL DL144
17:46
Local
SEA STS
AS AS2142
17:46
Local
SEA YVR
DL DL3682
17:48
Local
SEA AUS
DL DL848 +1
17:51
Local
SEA FAI
AS AS284
17:52
Local
SEA STL
AS AS615
17:52
Local
SEA ANC
AS AS225 +1
boeing 737 max 9
17:55
Local
SEA PHX
DL DL2698 +2
17:55
Local
SEA LAS
AS AS730 +1
17:55
Local
SEA HNL
AS AS123
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