As the Fourth of July weekend comes to an end, travel experts are predicting one of the busiest holiday travel periods on record, with roads, skies, and airports expected to be jam-packed.

Seattle ranks as the second top domestic destination for Independence Day travel, with thousands of people coming to the city for the holiday – and then having to head back home.

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The American Automobile Association projects a record 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during this holiday period, so road traffic in and out of the city will likely be slow-going and prone to traffic tangles.

The Port of Seattle has announced that Sunday, July 6, is expected to be the busiest travel day, with nearly 200,000 people passing through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

SEA expects around 900,000 travelers total over the next few days, marking a six percent increase from the same period last year.

“What we can expect is packed airports,” said a spokesperson. “Some airlines have reduced routes, so that means that if there are fewer flights out there and demand is high, those airplanes are going to be packed, so don’t leave any room for error. Don’t be late to the airport.”

In response to the anticipated rush, Seattle airport officials are reminding travelers of recent improvements designed to ease the travel process. A new checkpoint has opened at the airport, aimed at expediting the security process for travelers.