Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), often referred to as SeaTac, is fully accessible to those with disabilities.
Each terminal features ADA compliant restroom facilities. Several terminals are accessed via an automated tram, which is also accessible. The terminals (especially A through C terminals) are quite large and require some walking. Wheelchairs can be obtained by contacting your airline.
The Seatac site recommends that you contact your airline in advance to request wheelchair assistance within the airport, access to the terminal, assistance boarding a plane, wheelchairs, specific seat assignments, medication storage or dietary needs. For Further information click here for the SeaTac Airport Accessibility page. There is also a new Sea-Tac App light notifications, parking spot reminders and up-to-date security checkpoint wait times. Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport.
General Helpers
Pathfinders and volunteers are available to help passengers throughout the terminal to help find terminals, shops, restrooms and services. Pathfinders are dressed in teal jackets, and volunteers are dressed in royal blue jackets.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is free throughout the airport;
Sensory/Autism Assistance
If you would like to preview the airport for future travel, please contact customerservice@portseattle.org. If you need assistance with this you can contact us at contact@Sensoryaccessforall.com
SeaTac now has a “Quiet Room” that is available to those who need a Sensory break. It is located pre-security on the mezzanine level of the airport above Checkpoint 3, next to the Badging Office and Lost & Found. This room is nondenominational and is open everyday at all hours. Other quiet areas are the Quiet Zone (Concourse B, Gate 4) which has powered seats, but no TV noises or overhead announcements. There are more than a dozen rocking chairs by the giant window in the Central Terminal .
Visual/Auditory Disabilities
SeaTac airport offers visual and hearing assistance with several new technologies – check here for updates: Visual and hearing assistance at SeaTac
Wings for Autism
The Arc of King County, in collaboration with The Port of Seattle, Alaska Airlines, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), hosts Wings for Autism® at Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
Wings for Autism®, one of The Arc’s national initiatives, is an airport rehearsal specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families and aviation professionals.
Wings for Autism® is designed to alleviate some of the stress that families who have a child with autism spectrum disorders experience when traveling by air. The program provides families with the opportunity to practice entering the airport, obtaining boarding passes, going through security, and boarding a plane.
To see a calendar of events, you can follow Arc of King County on Facebook.
Food and Drink at odd hours
Most restaurant concessions open by 5am, but 24-hour options include the presecurity Starbucks in the Main Terminal, the Starbucks kiosk in the Central Terminal, Alki Bakery in baggage claim and, in the Central Terminal, Qdoba and Dilettante Chocolate.