Seattle-Tacoma completes concession line-up for N Concourse

Lion dancers, ribbon cuttings, and Jett the SEA Otter ushered in the final group of tenants who call N Concourse their home at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Eight recent dining and retail openings filled the last gaps in a dramatic transformation of a 1970s facility into a modern-day customer service juggernaut that is a model of future SEA investment.

“It’s almost like the end of a really good book, but really it’s just the end of a chapter in our case … and we are all looking forward to SEA’s next chapter,” enthused Port of Seattle commissioner, Sam Cho.

“We’re seeing major progress throughout the terminal on projects that will benefit travellers for years to come, and much of that progress started right here with the N Concourse Modernization project.”

SEA’s N Concourse officially opened at the end of 2021 adding 213,000 square feet of space, more than doubling its previous footprint, with 8 new and 12 remodelled gates, an 80-foot-tall Central Marketplace with views of the airfield, eye-catching art, and environmental features.

Due to challenges in the middle of the pandemic, not all tenants were able to complete the build out of their spaces. Since then, the last phase of tenants has filled the original vision of the new facility, nearly tripling the number of dining and retail options for travellers and bringing travellers an exciting mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment.

The latest tenants celebrated today include P.F. Chang’s, Lil Woody’s Burgers & Shakes, Embarque Whiskey Grill, CHALO Seattle, Show Pony, Village Pub, Tender Loving Empire, and Sky Gamerz, a gaming lounge serving up retro video games alongside a full food and drink menu.

“Opening a location at any airport is a unique experience. So, when we reach a milestone like today, where all of the tenant spaces are officially filled and open for business, it’s worth celebrating,” noted SEA’s managing director, Lance Lyttle.

“We want to thank our tenants and our Airport Dining and Retail Team for striving each and every day to achieve a high level of customer service, which ultimately moves us closer to our airport goal of becoming a 5-Star Skytrax rated airport.”

According to the airport, the N Concourse Modernization project reflects the look and feel of the current Upgrade SEA capital improvements programne, which is investing nearly $5 billion over five years to the airport.

Several key major projects are slated to be complete ahead of the 2026 World Cup to greatly enhance the customer experience for the more than 750,000 visitors expected to visit the region, including the opening of more dining and retail locations throughout the terminal.