🧭 Tour Overview & Details
| Alaska Airlines Hangar |
Behind-the-scenes access to Alaska Airlines’ maintenance hangars located directly across from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop. This is one of the largest maintenance operations in the PAC NW!
Tour Length: 50–60 minutes Tour Cost: $15 Sections: AS-HGR-1 — Wednesday, July 8 — 9:30 AM–11:00 AM AS-HGR-2 — Wednesday, July 8 — 10:30 AM–12:00 PM AS-HGR-3 — Thursday, July 9 — 9:30 AM–11:00 AM AS-HGR-4 — Thursday, July 9 — 10:30 AM–12:00 PM AS-HGR-5 — Friday, July 10 — 9:30 AM–11:00 AM AS-HGR-6 — Friday, July 10 — 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Notes: ID required. No backpacks or large bags allowed. |
| Alaska Airlines NOC |
Visit the Alaska Airlines Network Operations Center (NOC) and company store. Includes a short 2-block walk from the DoubleTree hotel. Groups are split between NOC visit and the company store. This is one of the largest NOC’s in the US!
Tour Length: ~2 hours Tour Cost: $15 Sections: AS-NOC-1 — Wednesday, July 8 — 3:30 PM–5:30 PM AS-NOC-2 — Thursday, July 9 — 3:30 PM–5:30 PM AS-NOC-3 — Friday, July 10 — 3:30 PM–5:30 PM Notes: No photography allowed. No backpacks or luggage permitted. |
| Alaska Airlines Global Training Center |
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the BRAND NEW Alaska Airlines Global Training Center! These tours will be hosted on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Tours will depart the SeaTac DoubleTree at 12:00 PM both days and return to the hotel around 3:00 PM. The tour includes an overview of three areas of Alaska Airlines’ new Global Training Center: inflight service training, full-motion flight simulators, and AOCS (Airport Operations and Customer Service). Each tour will be split into three groups and visit each area in a rotation, with approximately 30 minutes in each section.
Tour Length: Around 3 hours total Tour Cost: $30 Sections: AS-GTC-1 — Wednesday, July 8 — 12:00 PM–3:00 PM AS-GTC-2 — Thursday, July 9 — 12:00 PM–3:00 PM Notes: ID required. No backpacks or large bags allowed. |
| Kenmore Air Experience |
Check out Kenmore Air’s Lake Washington operation featuring a tour of the seaplane base, maintenance facility, and static aircraft displays. Attendees will get an up-close look and plane spotting time at Kenmore’s fleet including the iconic DHC-2 Radial Engine Beavers. This is one of the coolest seaplane operations in the world!
Optional scenic DHC-2 Radial Engine Beaver flights are available for purchase! Time: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM Tour Cost: $45 Flight Cost: $112, subject to change Click here to book flights! Sections: KEN-LWT-1 — Wednesday, July 8 — 4:00 PM–8:30 PM KEN-LWT-2 — Thursday, July 9 — 4:00 PM–8:30 PM |
| Boeing Everett Factory |
Travel to Boeing’s Everett facility, home to widebody aircraft production including the Boeing 777. This experience includes factory viewing areas and exhibits showcasing Boeing’s production process. Check out the largest building in the world!
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| Museum of Flight Tours |
Visit one of the world’s premier aviation museums located at Boeing Field. Features over 175 aircraft including Concorde, Boeing 747, and 787. This is one of the best civil airliner museums in the world!
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AE 2026 SEA Tours
Explore the tour opportunities available during Aviation Expo 2026 Seattle, including Alaska Airlines Hangar Tours, Alaska Airlines NOC Tours, Kenmore Air Tours, and Kenmore Air scenic flights.
📅 Wednesday – July 8
| Time | Tour |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop. This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-HGR-1 |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop. This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-HGR-2 |
| 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Behind-the-scenes tour of Alaska Airlines’ BRAND NEW Global Training Center. Attendees will explore inflight service training areas, full-motion flight simulators, and Airport Operations & Customer Service (AOCS). Guests will rotate through each section in small groups, spending approximately 30 minutes in each area.
Tour Cost: $30 Tour Code: AS-GTC-1 |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
The tour includes an overview of the Alaska Airlines Network Operations Center (NOC) and a visit to the company store.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-NOC-1 |
| 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
Visit Kenmore Air’s seaplane base on Lake Washington for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unique flight operations in the Pacific Northwest. Attendees will explore the maintenance hangar, ramp area, and get an up-close look at Kenmore’s fleet of seaplanes, including the iconic de Havilland Beaver.
Tour Cost: $45 Tour Code: KEN-LWT-1 |
| 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
Scenic flights on DHC-2 radial engine Beavers will be available through Kenmore Air for attendees who want to take this experience even further. These flights depart directly from Lake Washington and offer incredible views of Seattle, the surrounding waterways, and the Pacific Northwest. This flight provides the opportunity to fly aboard one of the most recognizable seaplanes in the world for a true Pacific Northwest aviation experience.
Flight Cost: $112 (subject to change) Click here to book flights! |
📅 Thursday – July 9
| Time | Tour |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop. This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-HGR-3 |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop. This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-HGR-4 |
| 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Behind-the-scenes tour of Alaska Airlines’ BRAND NEW Global Training Center. Attendees will explore inflight service training areas, full-motion flight simulators, and Airport Operations & Customer Service (AOCS). Guests will rotate through each section in small groups, spending approximately 30 minutes in each area.
Tour Cost: $30 Tour Code: AS-GTC-2 |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
The tour includes an overview of the Alaska Airlines Network Operations Center (NOC) and a visit to the company store.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-NOC-2 |
| 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
Visit Kenmore Air’s seaplane base on Lake Washington for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unique flight operations in the Pacific Northwest. Attendees will explore the maintenance hangar, ramp area, and get an up-close look at Kenmore’s fleet of seaplanes, including the iconic de Havilland Beaver.
Tour Cost: $45 Tour Code: KEN-LWT-2 |
| 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
Scenic flights on DHC-2 radial engine Beavers will be available through Kenmore Air for attendees who want to take this experience even further. These flights depart directly from Lake Washington and offer incredible views of Seattle, the surrounding waterways, and the Pacific Northwest. This flight provides the opportunity to fly aboard one of the most recognizable seaplanes in the world for a true Pacific Northwest aviation experience.
Flight Cost: $112 (subject to change) Click here to book flights! |
📅 Friday – July 10
| Time | Tour |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop. This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-HGR-5 |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop. This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-HGR-6 |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
The tour includes an overview of the Alaska Airlines Network Operations Center (NOC) and a visit to the company store.
Tour Cost: $15 Tour Code: AS-NOC-3 |
Alaska Airlines Hangar Tours!
Boeing Everett Tours!
Kenmore Air Tours/Radial Engine Beaver Flights!
Museum of Flight Tours!
