Real-time flight information for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is now as close as the Internet thanks to the Port of Seattle’s web site, www.portseattle.org. The data replicates schedules displayed on large displays throughout the airport.

Computer users will be able to do some things, though, that those watching the large kiosks in the terminal cannot. They can sort the information by city, airline, flight time or date or even by the remarks section (to find delayed or cancelled flights).

In the past, it was necessary to know the airline and flight number, and make a specific web inquiry about that single flight. Now, if you know your friend is arriving at a particular time from a specific city, you can easily determine which airline and flight, and even the appropriate baggage claim carousel.

With more accurate information readily at hand, passengers can make better decisions about when to arrive at the airport. Additional information, such as airport maps and gate locations, is also available.

Offering flight display information via the web is the latest benefit of an industry-leading Flight Information Management System (FIMS) inaugurated by Sea-Tac. Airline computer systems are linked directly to FIMS, then FIMS converts the very different forms of data into a single system that the port can use for gate assignments, baggage claim signage and in this case, flight display data.

The ultimate goal is to provide passengers the opportunity to sign up for direct e-mail notification about flight information and schedule updates. If there is a schedule change, passengers can be alerted before they leave their homes or offices for the airport.

All flight information for the airport kiosks and web page comes from the airlines.

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