Seattle airport traffic is a work of art
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport might be best known for its crowds and connections, but look a little closer, and you'll see sky traffic turn into art.
Driving the news: James Reid, a 25-year-old software developer who lives in southeast England, turns flight tracking information into sleek visual displays of takeoffs and landings at major airports.
What they're saying: An aviation buff with a pilot's license, Reid said that Sea-Tac traffic follows the general pattern of other American airports, but is also unique.
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