This Week @ SEA - April 2-9 - Airport News & Travel Updates

Sep 18, 2026

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Weekly communications covering SEA Airport operational updates from April 2–9, including changes to airport retail and service hours, periodic water quality testing at selected facilities, and overnight checkpoint renumbering with new checkpoint access details. The update also highlights spring break travel and parking guidance, ongoing construction progress for Upgrade SEA, roadway lane closures, and SEA Underground service modifications during April 4–6. It further promotes an episode of “Checking In at SEA” featuring Lil Woody’s at the N Concourse, plus customer care contact channels.

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Airport News (April 2-9)

ADR Hours of Operation Changes

Water Quality Testing at SEA

Checkpoint Renumbering

Spring Break Travel Tips

Spring Break Parking

Construction Continues at SEA

Upgrade SEA Interactive Map

At Your Fingertips

Customer Care Contacts

From: This Week at SEA To: This Week at SEA Subject: This Week @ SEA (April 2-9) Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 2:45:18 PM Airport News (April 2-9) ADR Hours of Operation Changes Rel'lish Burger Lounge (B Concourse): 5 a. m. -10:30 p. m. daily Hop Over (C Concourse): 6 a. m. -9 p. m. on Tues and Sat, and 6 a. m. -10 p. m. on Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri. Starbucks (C and D Concourse): 3:30 a. m. -11 p. m. daily Urban Market (D Concourse): 3:30 a. m. -10 p. m. daily April Live Music Schedule-Check out the lineup of live musicians at our airport! Water Quality Testing at SEA-The Port of Seattle will be conducting periodic water quality testing at selected faucets and shower facility locations in the International Arrivals Facility and in A Concourse through the month of April. All water at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is regularly tested for quality and safety. Checkpoint Renumbering – All of the checkpoints will be getting renumbered overnight on April 16 with the new checkpoint numbers being live at 4 a. m. on Thursday, April 17. The new Checkpoint 1 on the Baggage Claim Level will be opening soon and will be an additional checkpoint at SEA which brought the need to renumber to keep the security checkpoint sequential. They are labeled starting from the south and working towards Checkpoint 6 at the far north end. Here’s a rundown of what the checkpoints will be starting April 17 : Checkpoint 1 – OPENING SOON (General Screening, TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, SEA Spot Saver) Checkpoint 2 – TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, Checkpoint 3 – General Screening, CLEAR, Premium, SEA Spot Saver Checkpoint 4 – General Screening, CLEAR, Premium, SEA Spot Saver, SEA Visitor Pass Checkpoint 5 – TSA PreCheck, CLEAR Checkpoint 6 – CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION (General Screening, TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, Premium, SEA Spot Saver) Spring Break Travel Tips-Keep that spring in your step as you head out for holiday travel to make your experience smoother at SEA Airport. Plan ahead if you haven’t been through the airport in a while, with opportunities for Reserved Parking, new dining options, know your checkpoint changes, and the latest on upcoming Real ID requirements. Spring Break Parking-High occupancy is expected in the parking garage April 7-18 due to the Spring Break travel period. Employees required onsite are encouraged to consider using public transit or carpooling to/from the airport. If you must park in the garage, check Floor 8 if parking is unavailable in the 1st Floor Restricted Parking Area, and consider remaining onsite during the lunch to avoid searching for a stall upon your return. Everbridge notifications may be sent out if the garage reaches capacity at any time. As a reminder, SEA Airport Garage employee parking access cards may only be used by the authorized Port employee to whom it was issued. Construction Continues at SEA Here's what's happening with Upgrade SEA The Interactive Map is available with the latest information: SEA Gateway (North Main Terminal Redevelopment) Door 14 is closed on the lower drive to provide an opportunity to correct concrete cracking issues that have developed on the ADA ramp serving this door portal. The door will be closed 24 hours a day until April 7th with passenger advisory signage posted at this door to direct passengers to the closest alternate door opening. SEA Underground Upgrades On Friday and Saturday night (April 4-6), one train will be removed from service at 10pm and continue to service Terminal South, South Satellite, and Concourse B until the departure and arrival from of the last flight from the South Satellite. Service will be modified to accommodate the current closure of Elevator B. Service to all three South Loop stations will resume at 4:00 AM each day. In the North Loop at midnight, Friday and Saturday (April 4-6), one train will be removed from service and shift the loop into a shuttle mode serving only Terminal

FAQs

What major airport operational change is scheduled for April 16–17?

All checkpoints will be renumbered overnight on April 16, with new checkpoint numbers live at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17.

What guidance is provided for spring break travel and parking?

High occupancy is expected in the parking garage April 7–18, and employees are encouraged to use public transit or carpooling. Travelers are advised to check Floor 8 for availability and consider staying onsite during lunch to avoid searching for a stall later.

How will SEA Underground service be modified during April 4–6?

On Friday and Saturday nights (April 4–6), one train is removed from service at 10 p.m. while service continues to Terminal South, South Satellite, and Concourse B; service to the South Loop stations resumes at 4:00 a.m. each day. The North Loop runs in shuttle mode serving only Terminal North and the North Satellite until last flight and terminal closure, then restarts at 4:00 a.m. each morning.

Sep 18, 2026

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