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on Seattle in the beautiful state of Washington in the United States of
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Hipfig's Video Guide series on Seattle. In this video we'll be sharing our
experiences with the Seattle Tacoma International Airport also known as SEATAC
SEATAC and with the airport code SEA. The main Airport for the Puget Sound area
is SeaTac Airport which has international and domestic flights. The
nickname for Seattle is the Emerald City because of its many trees, lakes, and a
little mountain called Mount Rainier which will greet you on your flight
down to the airport if it's a clear day. Seattle- Tacoma International Airport is
located about thirty minutes and can be longer with traffic from downtown
Seattle. SeaTac Airport is currently the ninth busiest airport in the United
States and has undergone and is currently undergoing more renovation and expansion.
The Seattle Tacoma International Airport has a main terminal and two satellite
terminals on each side north and south. You can get from one terminal to another
by using the satellite transit system or STS trains located on level two of every
terminal. Please note that you can only get on or off the STS trains within
secure areas of SeaTac Airport. Once you disembark your plane if you're a
domestic passenger or passenger from Canada who has gone through US
Immigration and Customs in Canada through preclearance then follow the
signs for baggage claim and if needed take the STS train on level 2 to the
main terminal. Once off the STS train at the main terminal take the escalators up
to level 3 and follow the signs for baggage claim and ground transportation
If you are an arriving international passenger who has not gone through
preclearance, you'll arrive in the south terminal level floor. After disembarking
your plane at Sea-Tac, follow signs to passport control/ immigration on level 3
by taking the escalators or elevator down one level. Once you arrive at
passport control walk to one of the three areas. In area one you'll find the
automated passport control kiosks or APC this area is for US citizens
u.s. permanent residents, Canadian citizens in transit and those with
electronic system for Travel authorizations (ESTA) who are returning or have
traveled to the US before. In area 2 you'll find the traditional immigration
booths and officers for electronic system for Travel authorizations (ESTA)
first-time visitors to the United States or traveling on a new passport, and
visitors traveling on a u.s. visa. Area 3 is for military personnel traveling with
an ID and orders. Once you clear immigration, take the escalator down to
level 2 baggage claim. all international passengers need to pick up their bags
and clear customs. If Seattle and vicinity is not your final destination
after clearing customs, International transfer passengers need to go left and
follow the orange walls and check their luggage for the next flight. At the end
of the orange walls you'll go through TSA security which is on the STS train
level of the s gates. Please note that passengers with duty-free liquids must
put them in their checked luggage or must have them in a sealed bag otherwise
they're not going to be allowed through TSA screening. Once you're out of the TSA
security area you'll exit to the STS train platform area. If your connecting
flight gate starts with an S then go up the escalator one level to the s gates
do not take the STS train. If your connecting flight gate starts with an N
or A, B, C, or D then you'll have to take the STS train to the north or main
terminal to get to your gate. N gates are located in the North Terminal
and A, B,C,D gates are located in the main terminal. Please note once you get off
the train follow the signs for the gate not baggage claim otherwise you'll have
to go through TSA security again. If Seattle is your final destination after
exiting immigration and the baggage claim area go to the right and follow
the green walls to the STS train platform. Please note that medium and
large size luggage should be placed back on the baggage claim belt going to the
main terminal and claimed at baggage claim one in the main terminal. All
carry-on luggage can be taken with you. Once you arrive at the STS train
platform, take the train to the main terminal. Once you arrive in the main
terminal you'll follow signs for baggage claim and ground transportation and take
the escalator up to the third level. elevators are also available. There's a
lot of choices for ground transportation from SeaTac to downtown Seattle and
surrounding areas. Most ground transportation is available across the
skybridge towards the parking garage. To get to the skybridge from baggage claim,
take the escalators up one floor and follow the signs for ground
transportation. Once you cross the sky bridge and get into the parking garage
go to the third floor by taking the escalator or elevators down to find most
ground transportation. If you're staying in downtown Seattle or University of
Washington area then Sound Transit's Link light rail would be a good choice
Sound Transit's Link light rail will take about 40 minutes to get from the
airport to downtown Seattle and cost about $3.25 USD one way
Up to 4 kids 5 and under ride free with a paying adult. Light rail runs from 5
a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Sundays. To get
to the Sea-Tac Airport station cross the sky bridge to the parking garage on
level 4 and then continue to follow the signs for the link light rail to the
north end of the parking garage. Be aware that although the walking is
flat, it will take about 10 minutes to get there. At the end of the parking
garage you'll cross another sky bridge to the Link light rail station. Find a
ticket vending machine to purchase your ticket
the machines accept cash or credit cards. You can also pay using the Transit Go
ticket app on your smartphone. Most other ground transportation can be found on
the third floor of the parking garage by taking the escalator or elevator down
one level after crossing the skybridge. Taxis and limos can be found on the
third level of the parking garage on the north and south curbs. Hotels that offer
courtesy shuttles pick-up and drop-off on the third floor of the parking
garage on Islands 1 and 3. Shared rides like Shuttle Express pickup in the
inner drive curb on the third floor of the parking garage.
Uber, Lyft, and Wings pick up at the parking garage transportation Plaza on
level three. follow the signs for the TNC rideshare pickup area in sections I and
J. Welcome to our hometown and we hope you have a great stay! Happy Travels
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