• Images courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

  • Images courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

  • Images courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

  • Images courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

  • Images courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

SeaTac International Arrivals Facility

Seattle, WA

Business Type

Airport arrivals facility

Size

458,000 square feet

The new and expanded International Arrivals Facility (IAF) offers travelers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport a significantly enhanced experience. The updates include a grand hall for baggage claim and customs, an aerial walkway connecting it to the S concourse (the longest of its kind in the world), and a new corridor for arriving international passengers. SEA Airport enjoys a location exactly between London and Tokyo, and is the closest U.S. West Coast gateway to both Europe and Asia, accounting for an marked increase in travelers over the past 10 years.

PAE acted as engineers of record, teamed with Apollo Mechanical Design.

Architect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Owner

Port of Seattle

Sustainability

Certifications

  • Pursuing LEED Silver

Special features

  • Extensive 3D coordination including clash detection.
  • Working with contractors to reduce cost of the mechanical system without compromising the design.
  • Aiding in the sequencing of construction in order to maintain 24/7 airport operation.
  • Purple pipe flush system will connect to future rainwater collection system.

Media Coverage

Building Design and Construction: SOM-designed International Arrival Facility at Seattle’s Sea–Tac airport features the world’s largest aerial walkway

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Construction Specifier: Seattle airport arrivals facility connects natural artistry with flexible design

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Arch Daily: International Arrivals Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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DJC: Sea-Tac Airport unveils $986M International Arrivals Facility

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