The Seattle airports are the hub of several flights that connect the city Seattle to rest of the world. There are two airports in Seattle, namely Seattle Tacoma International Airport and Boeing Field or King County International Airport. Before the World War II, Boeing Field was the city's main passenger airport. After the war Boeing Field was overtaken by the U.S. Government and thus Seattle-Tacoma International Airport started functioning as the main passenger airport in Seattle from the late 1940s.
Boeing Field is named after William E. Boeing - the founder father of the Boeing Company. It is one of the busiest cargo airports of the nation. The location of this airport is just five miles south from downtown Seattle. Boeing Field averages over 300,000 operations including takeoffs and landings every year. It was considered as one of the essential airports in the nation by National Air Transportation Association. Several small commercial passenger airlines, private aircraft owners, helicopters, cargo carriers, corporate jets and military aircraft serve at the Boeing Field. The airport boasts the Boeing Company’s 737 aircraft- a flight-test program and other Boeing operations. Further information about the airport and its history is documented in the archives of the Museum of Flight.
Sometimes special flights arrive at this airport for the guests
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and dignitaries because of its proximity to downtown and commercial regions of Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or SeaTac Airport is located between Seattle and Tacoma. The airport is home for Alaska Airlines, Asiana, Continental Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, America West, China Airlines and many others. Other than the domestic flights connecting every destination across USA, the SeaTac airport also serves non stop international flights. It connects Seattle to various nations like East Asia, North America and Europe. Northwest Airlines enjoy SeaTac airport as their international gateway to the spectacular lands of Pacific Rim. SeaTac serves around 30 million passengers thus claiming it to be the 17th busiest airport of the United States. It takes only 30 min to reach the airport from downtown Seattle. Several public transit buses, taxis and shuttles offer frequent service from the airport to the city. This airport is equipped with all possible amenities to make the visitors feel comfortable during their waiting tenure.
Both the airports of Seattle are well maintained hubs for several passenger and cargo flights. The schedules are clearly mentioned at the terminal gates or near concourses. There are also large electronic monitor boards providing information about the arrivals and departures. Seattle airports make the nation well accessible from any corner of the world.
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