SeaTac Washington Map

About SeaTac, Washington

SeaTac is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 32,414. The population density is 1194.8 people per km². SeaTac is located at 47.4537°N, 122.3218°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98158.

SeaTac breathes with the restless energy of arrival and departure, a place where the sky often feels closer than the ground. It lies 1.6 miles south-east of Burien, WA (from Burien, WA: bearing 135°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-west of Kent. The landscape here is a subtle tapestry of gentle slopes, carved by the slow migration of glaciers long ago, now largely softened by human habitation and the persistent green of Pacific Northwest flora. Low-lying areas near the waterways, remnants of ancient riverbeds, give way to slightly more elevated ground where the buildings cluster. The air, even on a clear day, carries a dampness that hints at the nearby Puget Sound, a perpetual whisper of rain and the distant, briny tang of the ocean. Dusk here can paint the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading ember, a quiet spectacle that often goes unnoticed by those rushing to catch a flight or return home. The story of SeaTac is inextricably linked to the grand ambition of aviation, its very identity forged in the shadow of a colossal airport that serves as a gateway to worlds beyond. Before the roar of engines became its dominant soundtrack, this land was a quieter affair, shaped by small farms and the slow rhythm of rural life. The local economy, predictably, still hums with the ceaseless activity of air travel, a vibrant ecosystem of hotels, logistics companies, and businesses that cater to the transient population. Yet, beneath the surface of this global hub, echoes of its past persist; pockets of older neighborhoods retain a sense of grounded community, a quiet resilience in the face of constant flux. It's a place where history is not always etched in stone, but rather carried in the collective memory of those who have seen it transform, a constant negotiation between the enduring spirit of the land and the relentless march of progress.

About This SeaTac Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of SeaTac, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.45371, -122.321791. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on SeaTac and King County.

Detailed location data for SeaTac includes the ZIP code (98148), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Highline School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct SeaTac is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.