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Friday Harbor Airport

Friday Harbor, United States

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Gateway to the San Juan Islands in Washington State.

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Friday Harbor, United States

Friday Harbor Airport (FRD/KFHR) is a public-use general aviation airport located on San Juan Island in Washington State, USA. It serves as a key air access point to Friday Harbor, the county seat of San Juan County, and the surrounding San Juan Islands archipelago. The airport primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and small regional carriers connecting the island to mainland Washington destinations such as Seattle and Bellingham. Its location on an island makes air travel an important transportation alternative to the Washington State Ferries. The facility is owned and operated by San Juan County and sits at an elevation of approximately 113 feet above mean sea level, featuring a single paved runway.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to its general aviation and light regional traffic volume.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation from the airport into Friday Harbor town is limited, with taxis and rental cars being the primary options for the short distance into town.

Airlines here

Kenmore Air and San Juan Airlines have historically provided scheduled or charter service connecting Friday Harbor to the greater Seattle area and other regional destinations.

Notable facts

›Friday Harbor Airport sits on San Juan Island, accessible primarily by air or Washington State Ferry.
›The airport has a single paved runway designated 16/34.
›Elevation is approximately 113 feet (34 m) above mean sea level.
›It is owned and operated by San Juan County.
›The airport serves as a vital link for island residents who need quick mainland access without relying on ferry schedules.

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City & Place Guide

Charming island town where orcas, art, and sea air meet.

Friday Harbor is the only incorporated town on San Juan Island, Washington, sitting in the heart of the scenic San Juan archipelago. Reachable by Washington State Ferry from Anacortes, this compact waterfront community welcomes visitors with a mix of whale-watching tours, boutique shops, farm-to-table dining, and maritime heritage.

The island itself offers stunning natural landscapes, from the rocky bluffs of Lime Kiln Point State Park to the open meadows of American Camp National Historical Park. Cyclists, kayakers, and hikers find endless ways to explore, while the charming downtown area along Spring Street can be navigated entirely on foot.

•Lime Kiln Point State Park — premier whale-watching site on the Pacific Coast.
•San Juan Island National Historical Park — dual camps preserving the quirky Pig War history.
•Friday Harbor Whale Museum — fascinating exhibits on orca biology and conservation.
•San Juan Islands Museum of Art — rotating local and regional exhibitions in a compact gallery.
•Roche Harbor Resort — historic limestone company town turned scenic marina resort.
•Sculpture Park at Westcott Bay — outdoor art among meadows and wildlife habitat.

Getting around: Friday Harbor is highly walkable, with most downtown amenities within a few blocks of the ferry dock. Mopeds, bicycles, and cars can be rented near the waterfront for island exploration. Local taxi and shuttle services operate on the island, but rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have limited availability. There is no passenger rail service; the Washington State Ferry is the primary link to the mainland.

Best time: Visit between June and September for the warmest weather, peak orca sightings, and full operation of tours, restaurants, and outdoor activities.

Local food: Sample freshly caught Dungeness crab and Pacific salmon at the waterfront restaurants, and look for locally grown lavender products unique to San Juan Island.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Encyclopaedia

Friday Harbor Airport is a public use airport located just southwest of the town center of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in the U.S. state of Washington. It is owned by the Port of Friday Harbor.

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