NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Security Wait Times

Below are the estimated security wait times for Seattle-Tacoma International today.

Typical Security Wait Time In Seattle

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

less than one minute*

Weather

Rain

47°

Rain

Wind Speed

13 mph

Wind Gust

21 mph

Visibility

5 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

  • Checkpoint 1 Closed
  • Checkpoint 3 Closed
  • Checkpoint 4 Open
  • Offsite Checkpoint Closed

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Security Wait Times

SEA : Seattle, WA


12 am - 1 am
11 m

1 am - 2 am
6 m

2 am - 3 am
8 m

3 am - 4 am
15 m

4 am - 5 am
11 m

5 am - 6 am
17 m

6 am - 7 am
18 m

7 am - 8 am
10 m

8 am - 9 am
8 m

9 am - 10 am
18 m

10 am - 11 am
9 m

11 am - 12 pm
14 m

12 pm - 1 pm
19 m

1 pm - 2 pm
8 m

2 pm - 3 pm
8 m

3 pm - 4 pm
18 m

4 pm - 5 pm
21 m

5 pm - 6 pm
12 m

6 pm - 7 pm
9 m

7 pm - 8 pm
17 m

8 pm - 9 pm
14 m

9 pm - 10 pm
13 m

10 pm - 11 pm
8 m

11 pm - 12 am
9 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.