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Historic Seattle general aviation and business aviation hub.
Opened
1928
Location
Seattle, United States
King County International Airport, commonly known as Boeing Field, is a public airport located approximately 3 miles south of downtown Seattle, Washington. It serves as a major general aviation, cargo, and business aviation facility for the Seattle metropolitan area, complementing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The airport has deep historical ties to the Boeing Company, which continues to use the facility for aircraft testing and delivery operations. It is one of the busiest airports in the United States by aircraft operations, handling a high volume of corporate jets, charter flights, cargo carriers, and flight training activity.
Boeing Field also hosts the Museum of Flight, one of the largest air and space museums in the world, located on its southern boundary. The airport is owned and operated by King County.
Terminals
The airport has a small terminal facility primarily serving charter, cargo, and fixed-base operator (FBO) clients rather than scheduled commercial airline passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by car via East Marginal Way South and is served by King County Metro bus routes connecting to downtown Seattle.
Airlines here
Boeing Field does not serve as a hub for major commercial airlines but hosts charter operators, cargo carriers such as FedEx and UPS, and various on-demand air taxi services.
Notable facts
- ›Boeing has used the airport since the 1930s for aircraft manufacturing, testing, and deliveries.
- ›The Museum of Flight, one of the world's premier air and space museums, is located on the airport's southern edge.
- ›Boeing Field consistently ranks among the top U.S. airports by total aircraft operations.
- ›The airport's main runway (13R/31L) is approximately 10,000 feet long, capable of handling large aircraft.
- ›The airport served limited scheduled commercial service in the past but now focuses on general and business aviation.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
