Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Guide -Seattle Homes-Real Estate for Sale-Seattle Guide-Http://www.ThachRealEstateGroup.com

by thachnguyen on March 2, 2011

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Checkpoint savvy

Busiest times: 7 a.m. — 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. -11 a.m.

Workaround: All three checkpoints (south, north and central) provide access to all areas of the secure gate areas.

Parking

Parking information: 206-433 5308 (24 hours)

Most convenient: Parking garage, $26/day

Least expensive: Garage general parking, $3/hour. Terminal Direct (Sky Bridge level), $4/hour

Cellphone lot: Located on Air Cargo Road. About 100 spots. Open 24 hours. Portable restrooms.

Transportation to/from city

Most convenient: Taxi fare to downtown is about $40. Travel time: about 20 minutes. Seattle Downtown Airporter, $11 ($18 round trip). Shared shuttle vans, about $30.

Least expensive: Metro Transit or Sound Transit Light Rail (Central Link), $2.50. Station is connected to the fourth floor of airport garage via a long (about a quarter-mile) covered walkway. Travel time: About 35 minutes.

Wi-Fi and charging stations

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport. Wi-Fi also at Laptop Lane (North Satellite) and Regus Business Center on Concourse C.

Charger kiosks (fee charged) are available on each concourse and in main terminal.

Go local

Good choice for local gifts: Made in Washington (food, crafts) and Discover Puget Sound (artwork, food), both in Central Terminal.

Good choice for local food: Anthony’s Restaurant (seafood, with view), Kathy Casey Dish D’lish (casual), Ivar’s Seafood Bar (casual) –, all in Central Terminal.

Tips and tidbits

SEA has outdoor and indoor pet relief areas, a children’s play area, a nail salon, massage bars, business centers and a downloadable guide to the airport’s extensive art collection.

Nearby layover option: The Museum of Flight is home to the first Air Force One, many other aircraft, and the Red Barn — the birthplace of Boeing. It’s a short cab ride from the airport. Metro Bus No. 174 also stops in front of the museum.

Your tips and picks?

Please share your time- and money-saving tips, favorite restaurants, bars and stores in comments below.

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