Scenic seaplane and floatplane flights across the Pacific Northwest.
Founded
1946
Headquarters
Kenmore, United States
Kenmore Air is a regional seaplane and floatplane airline based in the Seattle, Washington area, operating scheduled and charter services throughout the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1946, it is one of the oldest and largest seaplane operators in the United States, connecting Seattle to destinations across Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, and British Columbia, Canada.
The airline operates from Lake Union in Seattle and the Kenmore Air Harbor on Lake Washington, offering a distinctive travel experience that combines scenic flights with practical point-to-point service. Kenmore Air serves both leisure travelers and commuters seeking alternatives to ground transportation in the region's island-heavy geography.
In addition to scheduled passenger services, Kenmore Air offers charter flights, flight training, and aircraft maintenance services, making it a full-service aviation company with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest aviation community.
Hubs & network
Kenmore Air operates primarily from Lake Union (Seattle) and Kenmore Air Harbor on Lake Washington, with additional service from Boeing Field.
Fleet
Kenmore Air operates a fleet of de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, DHC-3 Otter, and Cessna Caravan floatplanes and seaplanes.
Notable facts
- ›One of the oldest and largest seaplane operators in the United States.
- ›Provides scheduled service to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, British Columbia.
- ›Operates from the scenic Lake Union seaplane base in downtown Seattle.
- ›Offers flight training and aircraft maintenance in addition to passenger services.
- ›Founded in 1946, giving it nearly eight decades of continuous operation.
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