Sea-tac airport opens one runway after closing because of ice
Dec 23, 2022, 7:55 AM | Updated: 11:57 am
SEATTLE, Washington — Soon after the Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport announced it would close due to ice, the airport has one runway reopened.
One runway (16L) is now open after being de-iced. Limited operations will continue to be weather dependent as safety is always our main priority. Travelers should continue to monitor their flights and stay in touch with your airlines. 6:57am pic.twitter.com/vcOiDt8H60
— Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport (@flySEA) December 23, 2022
Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport announced the initial closure in a tweet Friday morning.
SEA runways are currently closed indefinitely as we continue to work to de-ice the surfaces. Safety is our priority before we can reopen the runways. Check with your airline for further updates on your specific flight. 5:10am pic.twitter.com/X6WWaLHlyM
— Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport (@flySEA) December 23, 2022
WSDOT Traffic is advising to delay all non-essential travel.
Salt Lake International Airport is also seeing major delays and cancelations.
Travelers should check flight status before leaving.