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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

KSEA
617
Flights/Day
17:21
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
433ft
Elevation
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KSEA
VFR
25°C
Mostly Cloudy • 5kt • 1017.00"
Observed: 23:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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14:00
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18:00
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01:00
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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) 73
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft 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
DL3832
Delta Air Lines
GEG 17:30 Local -- Forecast
1I800
Netjets
+1 codeshare
PDK 17:30 Local -- Forecast
DL2256
Delta Air Lines
MCI 17:30 Local -- Forecast
AS180
Alaska Airlines
FCO 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
AS3258
Alaska Airlines
PDX 17:40 Local -- Forecast
AY34
Finnair
HEL 17:40 Local -- Forecast
AS2053
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
MFR 17:40 Local -- Forecast
AS2435
Alaska Horizon
PSC 17:40 Local -- Forecast
AS3433
Alaska Airlines
BLI 17:42 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL144
Delta Air Lines
AMS 17:45 Local -- 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
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
AS123
Alaska Airlines
HNL 17:55 Local -- Forecast
AS730
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
LAS 17:55 Local -- Forecast
DL2698
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares AS AA
PHX 17:55 Local -- Forecast
DL3692
Delta Air Lines
BOI 17:59 Local -- Forecast
AS688
Alaska Airlines
SFO 17:59 Local -- Forecast
AS602
Alaska Airlines
DEN 17:59 Local -- Forecast
DE2033
Condor
FRA 18:00 Local -- Forecast
DL9963
Delta Air Lines
SNA 18:00 Local -- Forecast
AS1381
Alaska Airlines
MKE 18:02 Local -- Forecast
DL2861
Delta Air Lines
LAX 18:05 Local -- Forecast
AS237
Alaska Airlines
LIH 18:06 Local -- Forecast
AS484
Alaska Airlines
MCI 18:10 Local -- Forecast
WN3566
Southwest Airlines
SMF 18:15 Local -- Forecast
1L483
Netjets Aviation
+1 codeshare
BFI 18:18 Local -- Forecast
8C3399
Air Transport International
SBD 18:20 Local -- Forecast
SY8039
Sun Country Airlines
YKM 18:20 Local -- Forecast
VS106
Virgin Atlantic
LHR 18:20 Local -- Forecast
AS69
Alaska Airlines
KTN 18:23 Local -- Forecast
SY286
Sun Country Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
MSP 18:24 Local -- Forecast
WN2089
Southwest Airlines
SJC 18:25 Local -- Forecast
DL3913
Delta Air Lines
PDX 18:25 Local -- Forecast
AS2414
Alaska Horizon
RDM 18:28 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
SY8030
Sun Country Airlines
PSC 18:30 Local -- Forecast
AS354
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare FI
KEF 18:30 Local -- Forecast
1I437
Netjets
BFF 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
WN1801
Southwest Airlines
OAK 18:40 Local -- Forecast
WN1946
Southwest Airlines
LAS 18:40 Local -- Forecast
OZ241
Asiana Airlines
ICN 18:40 Local -- Forecast
AS1383
Alaska Airlines
OMA 18:41 Local -- Forecast
LH489
Lufthansa
MUC 18:50 Local -- Forecast
DL80
Delta Air Lines
CDG 18:50 Local -- Forecast
AS2024
Alaska Horizon
+1 codeshare AS
EUG 18:52 Local -- Forecast
AS76
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
ANC 18:52 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
AS202
Alaska Airlines
OGG 18:52 Local -- Forecast
F94988
Frontier (Quin The Great Curassow Livery)
SLC 18:54 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AS2074
Alaska Horizon
GEG 18:54 Local -- Forecast
AS200
Alaska Airlines
KOA 18:59 Local -- Forecast
AS242
Alaska Airlines
HNL 18:59 Local -- Forecast
AS608
Alaska Airlines
+2 codeshares AS WN
PHX 18:59 Local boeing 737-990(er) 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
EI52
Aer Lingus
DUB 19:10 Local -- Forecast
TK204
Turkish Airlines
IST 19:10 Local -- Forecast
AC8809
Air Canada
YVR 19:20 Local -- Forecast
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 GEG
DL DL3832
17:30
Local
SEA PDK
1I800 +1
17:30
Local
SEA MCI
DL DL2256
17:30
Local
SEA FCO
AS AS180
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 PDX
AS AS3258
17:40
Local
SEA HEL
AY AY34
17:40
Local
SEA MFR
AS AS2053 +1
17:40
Local
SEA PSC
AS AS2435
17:42
Local
SEA BLI
AS AS3433
embraer e175lr
17:45
Local
SEA AMS
DL DL144
17:45
Local
SEA SLC
DL DL1165 +1
17:45
Local
SEA PUW
AS AS2293 +1
embraer e175lr
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 HNL
AS AS123
17:55
Local
SEA LAS
AS AS730 +1
17:55
Local
SEA PHX
DL DL2698 +2
17:59
Local
SEA BOI
DL DL3692
17:59
Local
SEA SFO
AS AS688
17:59
Local
SEA DEN
AS AS602
18:00
Local
SEA FRA
DE DE2033
18:00
Local
SEA SNA
DL DL9963
18:02
Local
SEA MKE
AS AS1381
18:05
Local
SEA LAX
DL DL2861
18:06
Local
SEA LIH
AS AS237
18:10
Local
SEA MCI
AS AS484
18:15
Local
SEA SMF
WN WN3566
18:18
Local
SEA BFI
1L483 +1
18:20
Local
SEA SBD
8C3399
18:20
Local
SEA YKM
SY SY8039
18:20
Local
SEA LHR
VS VS106
18:23
Local
SEA KTN
AS AS69
18:24
Local
SEA MSP
SY SY286 +1
18:25
Local
SEA SJC
WN WN2089
18:25
Local
SEA PDX
DL DL3913
18:28
Local
SEA RDM
AS AS2414
embraer e175lr
18:30
Local
SEA PSC
SY SY8030
18:30
Local
SEA KEF
AS AS354 +1
18:30
Local
SEA BFF
1I437
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 OAK
WN WN1801
18:40
Local
SEA LAS
WN WN1946
18:40
Local
SEA ICN
OZ OZ241
18:41
Local
SEA OMA
AS AS1383
18:50
Local
SEA MUC
LH LH489
18:50
Local
SEA CDG
DL DL80
18:52
Local
SEA EUG
AS AS2024 +1
18:52
Local
SEA ANC
AS AS76 +1
boeing 737 max 9
18:52
Local
SEA OGG
AS AS202
18:54
Local
SEA SLC
F9 F94988
airbus a321-271nx
18:54
Local
SEA GEG
AS AS2074
18:59
Local
SEA KOA
AS AS200
18:59
Local
SEA HNL
AS AS242
18:59
Local
SEA PHX
AS AS608 +2
boeing 737-990(er)
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 DUB
EI EI52
19:10
Local
SEA IST
TK TK204
19:20
Local
SEA YVR
AC AC8809
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