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Seattle-Tacoma International charts & airport diagram

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA · KSEA) in Seattle, WA publishes 66 FAA charts, including 35 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), BAY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, BAY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, CONT.1, HUSKY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, HUSKY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, CONT.1, MALL VISUAL RWY 34 R/C/L). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Seattle-Tacoma International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KSEA publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Seattle-Tacoma International — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KSEA

Seattle-Tacoma International has 35 published instrument approaches of 8 types (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), BAY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, BAY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, CONT.1, HUSKY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, HUSKY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, CONT.1 and MALL VISUAL RWY 34 R/C/L). 30 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

Departures and arrivals

Seattle-Tacoma International publishes 9 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 7 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KSEA

2 hot spots drawn on the map, with the Chart Supplement’s description for each.

  • HS 1 Acft crossing/exiting Rwy 16C–34C at Twy J sometimes cros Rwy 16L–34R hold line on Twy H wo authorization. Hold line immediately after joining Twy H.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KSEA. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
  • A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
All 66 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 4

Approaches 35

Departures 13

Arrivals 12

Minimums 2

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KSEA airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Seattle-Tacoma International airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KSEA have an instrument approach?

Yes. Seattle-Tacoma International has 35 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), BAY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, BAY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, CONT.1, HUSKY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, HUSKY VISUAL RWY 16 R/C/L, CONT.1, MALL VISUAL RWY 34 R/C/L. At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KSEA?

Yes. The FAA publishes 1 hot spot at Seattle-Tacoma International — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KSEA?

ILS to runway 16L is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Seattle-Tacoma International. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KSEA have SIDs and STARs?

Seattle-Tacoma International publishes 9 departure procedures (SIDs) and 7 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KSEA

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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