Welcome to the City of SeaTac, where "everywhere's possible"

The City of SeaTac is the gateway to the Pacific Northwest. It is a vibrant, economically strong, environmentally sensitive, and people-oriented community. Businesses and investors considering a site in the City of SeaTac can be assured of a business-friendly local government that offers the personal touch of a smaller city.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Located within the City, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is an economic driver and a catalyst for private sector growth. Fastest growing major airport in the nation (8th busiest), Sea-Tac Airport served over 49.8 million passengers and transported more than 432,315 metric tons of cargo in 2018. More than 5,600+ guest rooms within the City of SeaTac provide a constant stream of visitors that expands the market for local businesses. Seattle is just a short ride away on light rail and with direct access to several freeways, the City is the ideal place for any business that depends on a multi-faceted transportation system to move people and products.
Back to top   TOP BUSINESSES Currently, the City of SeaTac is home to more than 900 licensed businesses, government agencies or non-profit groups, over 70 of which are “Fortune 1000” companies. These entities employ over 40,000 people in the City limits and generate total local sales of approximately $4.2 billion. Hotel The hotel industry in the City of SeaTac boasts 2,100 employees and generates $76.5 million in annual local sales. Outside of downtown Seattle, the City of SeaTac possesses the highest number of hotel accommodations in the state with 5,500 rooms. This industry contributes over $1 million annually in lodging taxes, which are administered by the City’s Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee. For more information, contact the area’s convention and visitor’s bureau, Seattle Southside. Passenger Airlines The passenger airline industry in the City of SeaTac employs 1,400 workers and generates approximately $120 million in annual local sales. Both Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are headquartered in SeaTac and are vital members of the local business community. Currently over 30 airlines have arrivals and departures from the airport to destinations all over the world. Air Cargo Businesses that provide air transportation of cargo and freight forwarders generate nearly $200 million in annual local sales and employ 1,700 workers in the City of SeaTac. These businesses serve the entire globe while moving goods to and from the Puget Sound region, state of Washington, and the greater Pacific Northwest area. Sea-Tac Airport is the country's 19th busiest cargo airport and offers almost 900,000 square feet (85,000 square meters) of cargo warehouse, airmail and office space for the dynamic mix of domestic and international air cargo activity, totaling 432.315 metric tons in 2018. Food Services The food services industry employs more than 1,800 workers. There are offerings from full-service restaurants representing multiple food types to fast-food and catering businesses. Passengers Car Rental The car rental industry boasts over 300 employees in SeaTac and contributes over $60 million in annual local sales to the local economy. Commercial Parking Commercial parking operations, primarily providing supplemental airport parking, employ more than 300 employees and generate more than $62 million per year in local sales.   Back to top
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 Airport Link/SeaTac  

SeaTac/Airport Station

• Located just west of the corner of the intersection of S. 176th Street and International Boulevard(SR 99), near the northeast corner of the main airport parking garage.
• Offers a 36-minute ride to downtown Seattle – every time regardless of the weather or highway traffic.

Tukwila International Boulevard Station

• Elevated station with side platforms located at the intersection of International and Southcenter boulevards/South 154th Street.
• A park-and-ride lot with 600 spaces is located at this station.
• Travel time to downtown Seattle will be 33 minutes.

Angle Lake Station

• An elevated station spanning South 200th Street at 28th Avenue South
• An iconic 1,050 stall parking garage
• 10,000 square foot public plaza
• 40 minute ride to downtown Seattle

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LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

	Location The City of SeaTac is conveniently located halfway between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma in western Washington state. It is bordered by the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Kent, Tukwila and unincorporated King County. Sea-Tac International Airport is located wholly within the City of SeaTac.
	Transportation SeaTac’s proximity to major highways, coupled with future light rail access and the presence of Sea-Tac International Airport, make the City a major transportation hub for the Puget Sound region. SeaTac is readily accessible to vehicular traffic by I-5 and SR-509, SR-518, SR-99 and nearby I-405. The City is served by three light rail stations, connecting SeaTac to downtown Seattle. For more information, click here. Sea-Tac International Airport provides passenger and cargo connections throughout the nation and internationally.