US Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation Aviation Cybersecurity Threats

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “Aviation Cybersecurity Threats” on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT. This hearing will examine cybersecurity threats faced by airports and airlines, impacts and disruptions to passengers, along with how the nation’s aviation

Sea-Tac Airport cyberattack caused by global ransomware gang, Port says

A ticket agent with WestJet Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport writes a luggage tag by hand at the airport on Aug. 26, after a cyberattack disrupted computer systems. The cyberattack, by a group called Rhysida, resulted in internet and technology outages during the busy traveling season leading up to Labor Day. (Ellen M. Banner /

Port of Seattle Updates (outage)

Currently the Port of Seattle/Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) website is down as part of the system outages that began Saturday, August 24. Until the website is fully restored, please check this page for official statements and updates. The Port of Seattle is experiencing certain system outages, indicating a possible cyberattack. The Port isolated critical systems

Sea-Tac Airport officials confirm cyberattack disrupted service, websites

By  Caitlyn Freeman  and  Rebecca Moss Seattle Times staff reporters Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials confirmed Sunday that an apparent cyberattack took down websites, email and phone services at the airport and Port of Seattle this weekend, disrupting travel plans. The outages were first reported Saturday morning and stretched into Sunday afternoon, with officials offering no

SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL (KSEA) Runway Information Seattle, WA

Runway Information for SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL Airport (SEA) 16L/34R 16C/34C 16R/34L ID Dimensions Surface Weight Bearing Capacity 16L/34R 11901 ft x 150 ft / 3627.4 m x 45.7 m Bituminous Concrete (grooved), Excellent Condition Single Wheel 120.0 Double Wheel 250.0 Double Tandem 550.0 Dual Double Tandem 1120.0 16L/34R Details Title 16L 34R Latitude 47-27-49.6628N 47-25-52.2202N Longitude

Sea-Tac Airport’s 75th anniversary takes off amid constant change

By  Jean Sherrard Special to The Seattle Times IF THERE WERE birthday candles for our premier regional airport, winds of perpetual change would blow them out. On July 9, 1949, 30,000 people gathered to dedicate the gleaming $3 million terminal and administration building of Seattle-Tacoma (long nicknamed Sea-Tac) International Airport. Its six stories and 243,000

46 Sea-Tac protesters charged with misdemeanors, released on bail

By Catalina Gaitán Seattle Times Staff Reporter The SeaTac City Attorney’s Office has charged 46 people with misdemeanors less than 24 hours after police arrested them during a pro-Palestinian protest that blocked rush hour traffic outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to city spokesperson Kyle Moore. Port of Seattle police referred the misdemeanor charges of disorderly

April 15, 2024 Protest Q&A from King County Prosecutor’s Office

King County Leaders, Sharing a note that we sent to reporters within the past hour who had questions about yesterday’s protest at Sea-Tac International Airport (SEA). Please reach out if you have any additional questions for us. -Douglas Douglas E. Wagoner, MPA (He/Him) Deputy Director of Communications King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office O (206) 514-7643

46 arrested after pro-Palestinian protest shut down SEA Airport road for hours

The expressway leading to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was blocked by pro-Palestinian protesters on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Image courtesy of KIRO 7) BY JULIA DALLAS MyNorthwest Content Editor Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered across the nation Monday, including in the Seattle area, blocking landmarks and highways to bring attention to the war in the Middle East. The expressway