Port of Seattle Updates

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Currently the Port of Seattle/Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) website is down as part of the system outages that began Saturday, August 24. Until the website is fully restored, please check this page for official statements and updates.


The Port of Seattle is experiencing certain system outages, indicating a possible cyberattack. The Port isolated critical systems and is in the process of working to restore full service with the assistance of industry experts. We are working closely with our partners to help travelers who may be impacted. There is currently no estimated time for return.

Latest update: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 11:49 a.m.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is making progress on restoring the previously impacted elements of the baggage system. Multiple teams have implemented and are using a variety of methods to ensure bags reach their aircraft. Travelers should continue to prioritize carry-on luggage if possible.

If you are traveling today, please check with your airline for flight and baggage information. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. See below for more information regarding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Maritime facilities.



Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Updates

The airport is busy with Labor Day travel. We’re expecting Thursday, August 29, Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, to be the busiest days of the holiday weekend. See our tips below and learn more about available services during the current outage:

    • Arrive at the airport at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international your flight.

    • Frontier, Spirit, Sun Country, JetBlue, and International Airlines are specifically affected. Passengers on these carriers should check with their airline on when to arrive at ticketing.

    • Use your airline app to get your mobile boarding pass and check baggage before you get to the airport. WiFi at the airport is unavailable, so doing it before you get to the airport will help speed up the check-in process.

    • Certain programs and services, like SEA Visitor Pass and the Airport Lost and Found, are currently unavailable; teams will process your inquiries as soon as possible.

    • Checkpoint wait times are currently unavailable on display screens in the airport, but our team will direct you to the best checkpoint for you.

    • Passengers are encouraged to prioritize carry-on luggage if possible and follow standard TSA guidelines for packing, including the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

    • Get assistance from our Customer Care team on @flySEA social media and on Customer Care Connect. In the terminal, look for the team in green to help!

    • Step-by-step directions are available on our interactive map.

    • WiFi

    • Port of Seattle website

    • flySEA app unless downloaded previous to 8/24/2024.

    • SEA Visitor Pass

    • Lost and Found

    • Electronic displays

    • TSA wait times

Cruise and Maritime Updates

Cruise is operating as normal. Port of Seattle Maritime Facilities phone systems are down as a part of the system outage.

For urgent matters, call:

  • Recreational boating at (206) 601-4089 or VHF Channel 17

  • Fishermen’s Terminal at (206) 617-4898

  • Bell Harbor at (206) 462-9567

  • Marine Maintenance at (206) 556-1678

For Terminal 91 operations, call (206) 605-8152.

  • If the call is not answered, leave a voicemail and then call the number again within 5 minutes.


Previous Communications

  • SEA Airport continues to experience system outages and is working to restore to full service. Our priority is getting customers where they need to be. To help your travel day, continue to check with your airline and review these tips:

    • International travelers are encouraged to arrive early for check in and bag check.

    • Standard TSA rules apply through security checkpoints. Follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule to get through quicker.

    • Get assistance from our Customer Care team on @flySEA social media and on Customer Care Connect.

  • The Port of Seattle continues to experience system outages. We’re continuing to work with our partners to resolve this and will provide updates when we know more.

  • System outages continue at the Port of Seattle, including at SEA Airport. Port teams continue to make progress on returning systems to normal operations, but there is not an estimated time for return. If you are traveling today

    • Check in for your flight online before you leave home and use airline apps to get your boarding pass.

    • If you do not have to check a bag, stick to just carry-on luggage. Give yourself extra time to get to SEA and to your gate.

    • In-terminal screens are experiencing technical issues showing flight information. Please check with your airline for the latest gate information.

  • The Port of Seattle maritime facilities phone systems are down as part of a system outage. For urgent matters, call:

    • Recreational boating at (206) 601-4089 or VHF Channel 17

    • Fishermen’s Terminal at (206) 617-4898

    • Bell Harbor at (206) 462-9567

    • Marine Maintenance at (206) 556-1678

    For Terminal 91 operations, call (206) 606-8152. If the call is not answered, leave a voicemail and then call the number again within 5 minutes.

  • To help get through the airport easier, use airline apps to get your mobile boarding pass for your flight and tag bags online before you get to SEA.

  • Earlier this morning the Port of Seattle experienced certain system outages indicating a possible cyberattack. The Port isolated critical systems and is in the process of working to restore full service and does not have an estimated time for return.

  • The Port of Seattle, including SEA Airport, is experiencing an internet and web systems outage, which is impacting some systems at the airport. Passengers are encouraged to check with their airlines for the latest information for their flights.

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