TSA Security Checkpoint at SEA
Types of Screening
Travelers can access all gates from any checkpoint. There are five checkpoints available at SEA Airport featuring general, premium, CLEAR, SEA Spot Saver, TSA PreCheck, and ADA-friendly screening. All checkpoints are ADA accessible for additional assistance please contact TSA Cares 72 hours prior to your flight.
Estimated Checkpoint Wait Times
Passengers should arrive two hours before domestic travel and three hours before international travel.
- To see learn more about wait times and see estimated live checkpoint wait times download the flySEA App or visit portseattle.org/WaitTime
TSA Checkpoint Hours of Operations
All TSA Checkpoint hours and screening types are approximate and subject to change on operational need, please see the in terminal digital signage for available checkpoints and screening types. All checkpoints are open daily operational hours are subject to change based on TSA operations with closure times evaluated daily. Checkpoint staff will help guide you to the best checkpoint.
Checkpoints |
Screening Types Available |
Checkpoint Operating Hours |
| Checkpoint 1 |
CLEAR, TSA PreCheck Screening |
4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours based on passenger volume |
Checkpoint 2 |
CLEAR, General and Premium Screening, and SEA Spot Saver |
4 a.m. to 11 p.m. CLEAR: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. SEA Spot Saver is available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 3 |
General and Premium Screening, SEA Spot Saver, and SEA Visitor Pass |
General: 24 hours SEA Spot Saver is available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. SEA Visitor Pass is available from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
Checkpoint 4 |
CLEAR, General, and TSA PreCheck Screening |
4 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 5 |
CLEAR, General Screening, and SEA Spot Saver |
4 a.m. to 8 p.m. SEA Spot Saver is available from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m Extended hours based on passenger volume |
