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Planespotting Seattle — KSEA

Seattle · KSEA / SEA

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For frame-hunters, Seattle is special. Boeing's Everett and Renton lines are within reach; fresh 737 and 777 frames. Expect pre-delivery jets and test movements; this page shows you where to catch them.

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ICAO / IATA KSEA / SEA
CountryUS
6 aircraft over Seattle right now
  • OAE251 B763 3,100 ft
  • B738
  • FDX630 B763
  • N456AN A21N
  • A21N
  • DAL1923
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Conditions right now

Temperature11.7 °C
Wind170° / 3 kt
LightHarsh light or dark

Ask the sky

What flew over this morning? Where was that loud one heading? Ask in plain words — the answer comes from real recorded traffic.

Airport profile

Typical traffic by hour

Relative intensity by local hour — a typical day, not live data.
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Peak: 09:00

Typical traffic mix

  • Narrowbody38%
  • Widebody37%
  • Bizjet10%
  • Turboprop10%
  • Military5%

Spotter score

Our editorial rating (0–100).
Photography 80
Variety 65
Access 59
Rarity 88

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When the interesting traffic peaks.
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Where to spot

Runway threshold

Boeing's Everett and Renton lines are within reach; fresh 737 and 777 frames. Where enthusiasts gather to catch fresh and test frames.

Delivery ramp view

The pre-delivery apron is where fresh frames sit before their first flight — scan for test registrations.

Respect private property, signage and the airport security perimeter. Spotterra predicts the active runway from live weather on the dashboard.

What you'll see

Factory-fresh airframes on test and delivery flights, wearing manufacturer or temporary registrations, alongside normal traffic. The prototypes are the prize.

FAQ

Can I see new aircraft being tested at KSEA?

Yes — factory-fresh frames and test flights are the draw. Spotterra flags the one-off test movements so you don't miss a prototype over Seattle.

Where's the best spot at KSEA?

Runway threshold. The active runway follows the wind — Spotterra predicts it from the METAR.

How do I track a specific test registration?

Add the registration to your Spotterra wishlist and you'll get an alert the moment it shows up in your radius.

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