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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

KSEA
617
Flights/Day
18:24
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
433ft
Elevation
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KSEA
VFR
21°C
Mostly Cloudy • 7kt • 1018.40"
Observed: 00:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
14:00
CLR
17:00
CLR
23:00
CLR
08:00
CLR
10:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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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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Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
DL3913
Delta Air Lines
PDX 18:25 Local -- Forecast
WN2089
Southwest Airlines
SJC 18:25 Local -- Forecast
AS2414
Alaska Horizon
RDM 18:28 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
SY8030
Sun Country Airlines
PSC 18:30 Local -- Forecast
1I437
Netjets
BFF 18:30 Local -- Forecast
AS354
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare FI
KEF 18:30 Local -- Forecast
FX1369
Fedex
+1 codeshare FX
MEM 18:31 Local -- Forecast
AS9400
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
SFO 18:35 Local -- Forecast
AS631
Alaska Airlines (Honoring Those Who Serve Livery)
+1 codeshare AS
SNA 18:38 Local -- Forecast
WN1946
Southwest Airlines
LAS 18:40 Local -- Forecast
OZ241
Asiana Airlines
ICN 18:40 Local -- Forecast
WN1801
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OAK 18:40 Local -- Forecast
AS1383
Alaska Airlines
OMA 18:41 Local -- Forecast
DL80
Delta Air Lines
CDG 18:50 Local -- Forecast
LH489
Lufthansa
MUC 18:50 Local -- Forecast
AS202
Alaska Airlines
OGG 18:52 Local -- Forecast
AS76
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
ANC 18:52 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
AS2024
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
EUG 18:52 Local -- Forecast
AS2074
Alaska Horizon
GEG 18:54 Local -- Forecast
F94988
Frontier (Quin The Great Curassow Livery)
SLC 18:54 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AS200
Alaska Airlines
KOA 18:59 Local -- Forecast
AS608
Alaska Airlines
+2 codeshares AS WN
PHX 18:59 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
AS242
Alaska Airlines
HNL 18:59 Local -- Forecast
1I730
Netjets
+2 codeshares AS DL
PDX 19:00 Local -- Forecast
FX1223
Fedex
MEM 19:02 Local -- Forecast
FX3954
Fedex
+1 codeshare AS
LAX 19:08 Local boeing 767-3s2f Forecast
TK204
Turkish Airlines
IST 19:10 Local -- Forecast
EI52
Aer Lingus
DUB 19:10 Local -- Forecast
AC8809
Air Canada
YVR 19:20 Local -- Forecast
AS3110
Alaska Airlines
TUS 19:22 Local -- Forecast
AS1415
Alaska Airlines (Honoring Those Who Serve Livery)
BUR 19:24 Local -- Forecast
DL3983
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares DL AS
SNA 19:30 Local -- Forecast
AS1424
Alaska Airlines (Seattle Mariners Livery)
+1 codeshare DL
SAN 19:35 Local -- Forecast
DL3959
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
BOI 19:35 Local -- Forecast
WS1555
Westjet
YYC 19:35 Local -- Forecast
WN4845
Southwest Airlines
+2 codeshares F DL
DEN 19:35 Local -- Forecast
UA737
United Airlines
SFO 19:37 Local boeing 737-824 Forecast
AS171
Alaska Airlines
OGG 19:38 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
1I498
Netjets
MWH 19:45 Local -- Forecast
AS167
Alaska Airlines
FAI 19:45 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
DL4131
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AS
SMF 19:45 Local -- Forecast
WN2550
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
PHX 19:50 Local -- Forecast
AS363
Alaska Airlines
JNU 19:50 Local -- Forecast
AS3134
Alaska Airlines
SLC 19:50 Local -- Forecast
D0472
Dhl Air
+1 codeshare AS
LAX 19:50 Local -- Forecast
DL4027
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
ONT 19:50 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
AS1535
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
PSP 19:50 Local -- Forecast
AS2041
Alaska Horizon
+3 codeshares AS DL AC
YVR 19:51 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AS736
Alaska Airlines
RNO 19:52 Local -- Forecast
AS2323
Alaska Horizon
SBP 19:53 Local -- Forecast
AS2215
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
IDA 19:54 Local -- Forecast
AS393
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
ANC 19:55 Local -- Forecast
AS780
Alaska Airlines
ABQ 19:58 Local -- Forecast
DL1278
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
PDX 19:59 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
AS1539
Alaska Airlines
BZN 19:59 Local -- Forecast
AS3343
Alaska Airlines
FAT 20:01 Local -- Forecast
GB414
Abx Air
+2 codeshares D D0
CVG 20:02 Local -- Forecast
AS2169
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
BIL 20:04 Local -- Forecast
AS636
Alaska Airlines (Seattle Kraken Livery)
+1 codeshare F
LAS 20:05 Local -- Forecast
AS642
Alaska Airlines
DEN 20:07 Local -- Forecast
BR637
Eva Air
TPE 20:10 Local -- Forecast
AS383
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
SFO 20:10 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
WN2040
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
SJC 20:10 Local -- Forecast
BA48
British Airways
LHR 20:20 Local -- Forecast
AS318
Alaska Airlines
BOI 20:24 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
18:25
Local
SEA PDX
DL DL3913
18:25
Local
SEA SJC
WN WN2089
18:28
Local
SEA RDM
AS AS2414
embraer e175lr
18:30
Local
SEA PSC
SY SY8030
18:30
Local
SEA BFF
1I437
18:30
Local
SEA KEF
AS AS354 +1
18:31
Local
SEA MEM
FX FX1369 +1
18:35
Local
SEA SFO
AS AS9400 +1
18:38
Local
SEA SNA
AS AS631 +1
18:40
Local
SEA LAS
WN WN1946
18:40
Local
SEA ICN
OZ OZ241
18:40
Local
SEA OAK
WN WN1801
18:41
Local
SEA OMA
AS AS1383
18:50
Local
SEA CDG
DL DL80
18:50
Local
SEA MUC
LH LH489
18:52
Local
SEA OGG
AS AS202
18:52
Local
SEA ANC
AS AS76 +1
boeing 737 max 9
18:52
Local
SEA EUG
AS AS2024 +1
18:54
Local
SEA GEG
AS AS2074
18:54
Local
SEA SLC
F9 F94988
airbus a321-271nx
18:59
Local
SEA KOA
AS AS200
18:59
Local
SEA PHX
AS AS608 +2
boeing 737-990(er)
18:59
Local
SEA HNL
AS AS242
19:00
Local
SEA PDX
1I730 +2
19:02
Local
SEA MEM
FX FX1223
19:08
Local
SEA LAX
FX FX3954 +1
boeing 767-3s2f
19:10
Local
SEA IST
TK TK204
19:10
Local
SEA DUB
EI EI52
19:20
Local
SEA YVR
AC AC8809
19:22
Local
SEA TUS
AS AS3110
19:24
Local
SEA BUR
AS AS1415
19:30
Local
SEA SNA
DL DL3983 +2
19:35
Local
SEA SAN
AS AS1424 +1
19:35
Local
SEA BOI
DL DL3959 +1
19:35
Local
SEA YYC
WS WS1555
19:35
Local
SEA DEN
WN WN4845 +2
19:37
Local
SEA SFO
UA UA737
boeing 737-824
19:38
Local
SEA OGG
AS AS171
boeing 737 max 9
19:45
Local
SEA MWH
1I498
19:45
Local
SEA FAI
AS AS167
boeing 737 max 9
19:45
Local
SEA SMF
DL DL4131 +1
19:50
Local
SEA PHX
WN WN2550 +1
19:50
Local
SEA JNU
AS AS363
19:50
Local
SEA SLC
AS AS3134
19:50
Local
SEA LAX
D0472 +1
19:50
Local
SEA ONT
DL DL4027 +1
embraer e175ll
19:50
Local
SEA PSP
AS AS1535 +1
19:51
Local
SEA YVR
AS AS2041 +3
embraer e175lr
19:52
Local
SEA RNO
AS AS736
19:53
Local
SEA SBP
AS AS2323
19:54
Local
SEA IDA
AS AS2215 +1
19:55
Local
SEA ANC
AS AS393 +1
19:58
Local
SEA ABQ
AS AS780
19:59
Local
SEA PDX
DL DL1278 +1
boeing 737-832
19:59
Local
SEA BZN
AS AS1539
20:01
Local
SEA FAT
AS AS3343
20:02
Local
SEA CVG
GB GB414 +2
20:04
Local
SEA BIL
AS AS2169 +1
20:05
Local
SEA LAS
AS AS636 +1
20:07
Local
SEA DEN
AS AS642
20:10
Local
SEA TPE
BR BR637
20:10
Local
SEA SFO
AS AS383 +1
boeing 737-990(er)
20:10
Local
SEA SJC
WN WN2040 +1
20:20
Local
SEA LHR
BA BA48
20:24
Local
SEA BOI
AS AS318
boeing 737-990(er)
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