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Seattle, United States

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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Smoking Policy:Limited

Smoking policy at Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Sea-Tac is completely smoke-free indoors, and e-cigarette use is prohibited throughout the airport. Three outdoor smoking areas are available before security: on the departures level outside Doors 33 and Door 5, and on the arrivals level outside Door 00. There are no smoking facilities after security. Connecting passengers must exit to the landside, smoke outdoors and clear security again.

Before Security

Yes

Smoking is permitted before security checkpoints

After Security

No

Smoking is not allowed after security checkpoints

Vaping

Not Allowed

Vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited at this airport

Smoking areas at Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Departures Level — Outside Door 33

High
Outdoor AreaPublic Area

Outdoor smoking area located outside Door 33 on the departures level. Confirmed present as of 2025.

Departures Level — Outside Door 5

High
Outdoor AreaPublic Area

Outdoor smoking area located outside Door 5 on the departures level. Confirmed present as of 2025.

Arrivals Level — Outside Door 00

High
Outdoor AreaPublic Area

Outdoor smoking area located outside Door 00 on the arrivals level. Confirmed present as of 2025.

Lower Drive — North and South Ends

Medium
Outdoor AreaPublic Area

Additional outdoor smoking locations at the North and South ends of Lower Drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you smoke at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

Sea-Tac is completely smoke-free indoors, and e-cigarette use is prohibited throughout the airport. Three outdoor smoking areas are available before security: on the departures level outside Doors 33 and Door 5, and on the arrivals level outside Door 00. There are no smoking facilities after security. Connecting passengers must exit to the landside, smoke outdoors and clear security again.

Are there smoking rooms after security at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

After Security: No. There are 4 known smoking areas.

Can you vape at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

Vaping: Not Allowed.

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Airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Last verified

April 5, 2026

Confidence level

High

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