Much improved terminal, but frankly too much stuffed into too small a space. I suppose they did the best they could with the real estate they had, but with two sets of escalators, the exit for international flights, and the new security checkpoint converging in one location, they've set themselves up for too many people converging on one spot in too little square footage. All that said, the renovations came out great, so the aesthetic is nice. Just not sure this is a long term solution. Come prepared to stand amongst the considerable crowds! read more

South Satellite Terminal - Airport Terminals Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seems as though not too many people I know have had to go to the S gates. I've only done so three times after about 20+ layovers in SEA over the last couple years. It can take a few trains to get there, depending on where you are. You still have the ability to get some snack, use the restroom and such, but make sure you have what you need before getting on all the way to the terminal, because it takes a little longer to get there. It's a little ratty and seems a bit run down. Mostly standing room, like most terminals anymore, unfortunately. read more

We had a connection here and made our way from our first flight to the South Satellite Terminal via their tram system. It was pretty far away from the terminal we landed at, so we were happy that the airport had this option. When we made our way to South Satellite Terminal it was open and had some food and shopping options. There was an Indian spot that also offered pre made sushi options, a sit down fish and chips spot, and a burger spot. We opted to stop at Smith Cove, the fish and chips spot and the food was ok, but did the trick. From there we grabbed drinks and some local candy from one of the shops and browsed the Duty Free store while we waited for our plane to board. We were there pretty early so there were plenty of seats available and we charged our phones and used the restroom before boarding again. While it wasn't the best terminal we've ever spent time in, it had more than many others we've visited. read more

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Sorry...have to leave an average review. We were in and out quick. Didn't really get a chance to look around, so not going to give it a bad review or a good one. I will change if have more time when go back. Signage about how to get places in the airport seemed good...maybe better than some other airports but still an average airport. read more

Who needs time travel? The South Satellite is like a trip back to SeaTac in the 90s. With its low, dark ceilings, unintentionally retro furnishings, and complete lack of interesting food and shopping options, the SS is a good reminder of why SEA decided to undergo major remodeling projects that started decades ago and continue to impede passengers to this day. (Someday, in the year 2046, these improvements may reach the South Satellite.) The underground train ride to the SS is something akin to a pre-apocalypse suspense film. Unwitting passengers look around nervously, their eyes darting fun sign to sign, wondering if they've inadvertently ended up on a trip to the Other Side. Why, you may wonder, was I even in the SS on the first place? I'm asking myself that question, too. I guess all the zillions of well-lit gates at the other Satellites were taken up by other, more important travelers. So the gate scheduling computer decided "Hey, I'm sure those Sacramento-bound pax wouldn't mind a trip back in time to the South Satellite to await their flight. Remind them to bring their flashlights." Really, though, it's not all bad on the SS. There's a retro 1970s duty free shop, and none of those pesky fun gift shops that temp you to buy cute, unnecessary things while you await your flight. I'm looking at you, North Satellite. read more

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Time to remodel this old lady! This building has essentially been the same since it was built in the 60s or 70s. They've done some touch-ups here and there and it has helped a bit but it really is time to remodel this very outdated and inefficient space. It's sad that it is the international terminal because it's not really the best thing for people to see when they first arrive or depart from Seattle. I know things are in the works eventually to get it remodeled and it can't come soon enough. This space has most everything you will need with ample restrooms and shops but it's just a very cramped space. Also, only international arrivals get to take the footbridge over to Customs. All domestic flights that land here have to take the underground subway back to the main terminal. I was a little bit bummed out once when I landed on a domestic flight thinking I would get to try the new footbridge and alas I did not. read more

Definitely getting my steps in st this terminal. The plane train is very helpful for flight connections. Nonetheless its still a clean terminal with great art. read more

Overall, SeaTac is a good airport, but South Satellite Terminal falls short compared to other terminals, particularly in terms of restaurants (at least as of summer 2019). The options available at the food court are pretty sad (my photos). If you're flying out of an S gate and want food before flight, I recommend you to get something before taking the tram. ***************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" to let me know. It helps me to improve my future reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become Yelp friends! Thank you and happy Yelping! If you think your friends will find my review useful, please share it with them! read more

The South Terminal is definitely the worst terminal at SeaTac. Dining options are limited, and if you come for breakfast, your only options will be Dungeness Bay or Peet's. Really missed the days when they at least had a BK. And then there is only one restroom, so depending on your gate, it would be a longer walk than usual. While North Satellite has undergone a remarkable transformation, the South Satellite remains stuck in time, which feels even worse as you need to take the train here. So in summary, far away from the main terminal, very limited dining options, and one restroom makes this the worst terminal at SeaTac! read more

The South Satellite Terminal is where the majority of international flights at Sea-Tac Airport fly out of. Though the flights are not exclusively international as some domestic flights to destinations like Hawaii use this terminal. To reach this terminal, you need to take the people mover system to reach it. Make sure to take the right one as one heads in the other direction towards the North Satellite Terminal. From the Central Terminal, it is a two stop train ride to the South Satellite Terminal. If you need to make a connection from the South Satellite to the North Satellite, this would mean taking one train to the Central Terminal and switching to the other train as the people mover trains only go back and forth. The facilities here are similar to those at the North Satellite Terminal which is to say the number of eateries and shops here are limited. If you are looking for a bite at the airport, you are better off getting something at the Central Terminal. As this terminal is where international flights fly out of, there is a duty free shop here though it pales in size to the duty free stores in other cities. It feels quite small considering Sea-Tac is currently the 9th largest airport in the US. I have taken several international trips out of Sea-Tac, most recently on my trip to Germany a little over a month ago. I have found the US customs process upon return to be relatively quick compared to LAX. This is because you enter your customs info using a computer upon arriving at Sea-Tac which speeds up the process even though there might be a line. Also you collect luggage for international flights at South Satellite, as opposed to having to go to the baggage claim area at the Central Terminal. If you have a connecting flight, you will need to check it in again before heading to your gate. If that is the case, make sure to book a flight that gives you enough time. I don't think a 45 minute or 1 hour layover at Sea-Tac is enough if you are connecting from an international flight, but I think 2 hours is sufficient. While the facilities at this terminal could be improved, I like flying out of South Satellite when I am traveling internationally. The customs process at Sea-Tac is significantly quicker than at LAX. So if you have the choice between connecting from an international flight to one of these airports, I would choose Sea-Tac. It is smaller and faster. read more

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Had a flight from gate S15. great. Had power outlets too. Also had no delays. (Singapore Airlines 27)

It's a terminal. Nothing special. Not too many seats. Close to a couple shops for last minute items, has a couple bathrooms. Water fountains were off because of the 'Rona. About 8 gates total down at the end. It's a terminal. Blah read more

South Satellite Terminal - Airport is the slowest I've ever seen. Actually a lot nicer. - Airport Terminals Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Now that I'm here - it took forever to get here and you can refer to my review of the airport in general to learn about that - it's not so bad. Not GOOD mind you, but not bad either. My main gripe is that the bathrooms are only located near the gates. One would expect to find at least one set of restrooms near the central area where the food and shopping options are. It's also very dark - the lighting is horrible - which in a city of gloom like Seattle should be better. It's dark enough outside so please brighten this place up! read more

Arrived to a new section of SeaTac. Very clean, well lighted, and of course a small crowd here. Signs are well posted to navigate the traveler to other gates or to the baggage claim. Restrooms are near and convenient. No major complaints from this traveler. read more

South Satellite Terminal - Airport Terminals Near Me - Seattle, Washington

All I want to say about this terminal is that I miss flying to see my clients every week. I don't even care that there's construction or a lack of healthy food options... I'd be happy just deplaning and walking fast through the terminal on the obnoxiously long journey to get to the bus to get to the obnoxiously complicated multilevel rental car facility. read more

Nothing special for mentioning. All I am saying is my mom got her first job working at Swissport Hainan Airlines. Remember she got off 5 in the morning after the graveyard shift, started preparing for landing flights. I used to be a load assistant for the ground team next to where she worked... Literally went nonstop back and forth. Could imagine how tough at training back then..... Well that being said, if any of you guys had similar experiences and wanting to share I am all at my ears. read more

In the process of being rebuilt so it's hard to give it a fair rating. It will B nice and clean but I do wonder about food and drink options as it seems to be lacking those in the construction phase... stay tuned and get food before you come over here as of now read more

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If you have a flight leaving from this terminal at SeaTac Airport, make sure you leave extra early as you will need to take a train to the satellite and it is a long walk after getting through security. Also, I would consider getting food and drinks before you get on the train as this terminal has only one sit down restaurant with a bar and it is always over full with a long line to get in. read more

South Satellite Terminal - South Satellite Terminal needs more places to eat or grab snacks, only one sit down restaurant and always crowded. - Airport Terminals Near Me - Seattle, Washington

SeaTac is always a nightmare always packed and I seem to always get stuck at the small terminal so nothing really they eat there or do are you wait and I always get stopped by TSA had my stuff searched only at this Airport but what are you going to do read more

Red eye flights and every business closes before 6pm. Only thing open later is Peets. Make sure you don't get on the train before you eat.

As large metropolitan airport hubs go, SeaTac is one of the country's best. Dominated by Alaska Airlines, SeaTac features excellent restaurants and a handful of nice-enough shops. Located steps away from security, in the center of the main concourse, the food court provides a wide variety of restaurants, food types and price ranges under a grand canopy that affords incredible views of the B and C terminals and the runways. TSA is friendly and surprisingly efficient for the number of passengers they handle and the airport itself is well-designed, especially given the fact that the current infrastructure was built in the mid-sixties. The airport is built around 6 terminals (A.B.C and D in the Main Concourse, plus the North and South Concourses). All three Concourses are connected by an efficient, automated, underground subway train system, making it less challenging to catch distant connecting flights once one learns their way around. That said, the sleek, mid-century modern design has saddled the airport with a grossly inadequate roadway infrastructure and insufficient parking to handle today's passenger traffic demands. The entrance to Arrivals, Departures and Short-Term Parking is also shared with taxi, limo and ride-sharing services like Uber, as well as, all of the long-term parking, rental car and (both on and off-site) shuttles serving the airport -- creating an unbelievable traffic bottleneck during busy time periods (especially during the holidays) that simply can't be resolved without tearing down the current parking structure. Excellent Light Rail and public transportation alternatives exist on the peripheral of this traffic nightmare, but require passengers to build significant additional walking time into their planning. read more

This part of the airport was kind of disgusting. Floors and chairs were dirty. Bathroom wasn't nice, and limited shops and restaurants. I've used this terminal over the years but nothing has been made to change for the better. read more

I'm usually happy when I roll through here because I'm on my way somewhere interesting. AS far as airport terminals go, it's just fine...

Well, at least it has a Delta Sky lounge... even though it's upstairs. I've only been in this one a couple times but it seems a lot emptier and nicer than the N gates. Satellite gates are kind of a PITA to get to, especially because this one requires waiting 2 stops on the tram and the N gates only requires 1 stop. Plan ahead if you're departing from an S gate. read more

No complaints. The security line was a bit long, but moved fast, and the airport itself was pretty clean and modern. It definitely served its purpose. read more