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About the airport

King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) is owned by King County and managed by the county's Department of Executive Services. It's one of the busiest general aviation airports in the U.S.

The airport is located four miles south of downtown Seattle. The airport serves small commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, private pilots, corporate jets, helicopters, and military aircraft. It's also home to various Boeing Company operations and the Museum of Flight.

The airport receives no general tax dollars. It's financed by rents, fees, and some Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) resources.

Airport facts

  • Averages 180,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings each year
  • Supports $3.5 billion in local business
  • Supports more than 16,000 jobs
  • Creates $2 billion in labor income
  • More than 150 tenants support more than 5,000 jobs

Airport identifiers

  • BFI - Federal Aviation Administration and International Air Transport Association
  • KBFI - International Civil Aviation Organization
  • KCIA - Identifier used in most public communications

Airfield information

  • Elevation: 21.0 feet MSL (surveyed)
  • Latitude: 47° 31.80N (estimated)
  • Longitude: 122° 18.12W (estimated)
  • Area: approximately 634 acres

Runway information

  • Runway 14R/32L: 10,000 feet by 200 feet, weight limit 340,000 pounds double tandem wheel, ILS, LOC/DME
  • Runway 14L/32R: 3,710 feet by 100 feet, limited to use by aircraft up to 12,500 pounds

Contact information and location

King County International Airport-Boeing Field
Mailstop AIR-ES-0200
7277 Perimeter Rd. S.
Seattle, WA 98108
206-263-2960
Fax 206-205-5630
TTY Relay 711

Directions

From I-5 Southbound

  • Take Albro/Swift Exit 161
  • Turn right at light onto South Albro Place
  • Turn right at light onto Stanley Avenue South
  • Bear right through next two intersections onto Airport Way South
  • Take Airport Way South to main entrance to King County International Airport
  • Turn right at large blue King County International Airport sign at the equivalent of 7300 Airport Way South
  • The terminal building is the brick building directly in front of you after you turn in from Airport Way South

From I-5 Northbound

  • Take Airport Way Exit 158
  • Cross over I-5
  • Bear right onto Airport Way South off the overpass
  • Travel 1.5 miles
  • Take Airport Way South to main entrance to King County International Airport
  • Turn left at large blue King County International Airport sign at the equivalent of 7300 Airport Way South
  • The terminal building is the brick building directly in front of you after you turn in from Airport Way South

Parking

Parking is available at the terminal for visitors and airline passengers. Park in any numbered space and give the number of that parking space to the airline when you check in for your flight. There is currently no charge for parking.

Ground transportation

Taxi, rideshare, and limousine service

Taxi, rideshare, and limousine service to and from the airport is only a phone call or app click away. These transportation services are not available on demand at curbside, so please contact the company of your choice in advance.

Rental cars

Rental cars are available at King County International Airport through the following businesses. Please contact them directly for your rental car needs.

Modern Aviation
8285 Perimeter Rd. S., Seattle, WA 98108
206-762-6000
modern-aviation.com/seattle

Hertz
7001 Perimeter Rd. S. Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98108
206-763-0995
hertz.com

Kenmore Aero Services
8555 Perimeter Rd. S, Seattle, WA 98108
206-762-6376
kenmorefbo.com

Signature Flight Support
7149 Perimeter Rd. S., Seattle, WA 98108
206-763-0350
signatureflight.com

Go Rentals
7277 Perimeter Rd. S., Seattle, WA 98108
1-888-888-1143
gorentals.com

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Flights

Reports for each month are posted by the 15th of the following month. For additional details about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) flights, file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request at ice.gov/foia. To track individual flights in real time, use our free PublicVue tool.

Date Arrival Time Flight Operator
and Number
Arriving From Departure Time Flight Operator
and Number
Departing To Service Provider Services Provided
January 2, 2024 0948 GXA 690 IWA 1044 GXA 691 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available
January 9, 2024 1238 GXA 691 LAS 1348 GXA 692 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available
January 16, 2024 0949 GXA 690 IWA 1127 GXA 691 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available
January 23, 2024 1239 GXA 691 VCV 1346 GXA 692 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available
January 30, 2024 1044 GXA 690 IWA 1214 GXA 691 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available
February 6, 2024 1229 GXA 695 VCV 1334 GXA 696 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available
February 13, 2024 1000 GXA 690 IWA 1113 GXA 691 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available
February 20, 2024 0928 GXA 6130 IWA 1033 GXA 6131 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available
February 27, 2024 0954 GXA 6130 IWA 1111 GXA 6131 ELP Signature Flight Support Not available

Reports for each month are posted by the 15th of the following month. For additional details about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) flights, file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request at ice.gov/foia. To track individual flights in real time, use our free PublicVue tool.

Date Arrival Time Flight Operator
and Number
Departure Time Flight Operator
and Number
Service Provider Services Provided
No flights
in March 2023






No flights
in April 2023






May 2, 2023 0920
SWQ 3301
1103
SWQ 3302
Signature Flight Support
Not available
May 8, 2023 0934
SWQ 3715
1033
SWQ 3716
Signature Flight Support
Not available
May 9, 2023 0942
SWQ 3321
1120
SWQ 3322
Signature Flight Support
Not available
May 16, 2023 1117 SWQ 3301
1242
SWQ 3301
Signature Flight Support
Not available
May 23, 2023 0922
SWQ 3301
1115
SWQ 3302
Signature Flight Support
Not available
May 30, 2023 0956
SWQ 3330
1117
SWQ 3331
Signature Flight Support
Not available
June 5, 2023 1505 SWQ 3315
1627
SWQ 3316
Signature Flight Support
Not available
June 6, 2023 0956
SWQ 3500
1118
SWQ 3501
Signature Flight Support
Not available
June 13, 2023 1040 SWQ 3301
1215
SWQ 3302
Signature Flight Support
Not available
June 20, 2023 0939
SWQ 3301
1112
SWQ 3302
Signature Flight Support
Not available
June 27, 2023 0928 SWQ 3301
1052
SWQ 3302
Signature Flight Support
Not available
July 18, 2023 0924 SWQ 3301
1104
SWQ 3302
Signature Flight Support
Not available
July 25, 2023 0944 SWQ 3301
1111
SWQ 3302
Signature Flight Support
Not available
August 8, 2023 1105 SWQ 3320
1217
SWQ 3321
Signature Flight Support
Not available
August 15, 2023 1205 GXA 695
1350
GXA 696
Signature Flight Support
Not available
August 22, 2023 0938 SWQ 3320
1102
SWQ 3321
Signature Flight Support
Not available
August 29, 2023 0952 GXA 693
1123
GXA 694
Signature Flight Support
Not available
September 5, 2023 1116 GXA 691
1228
GXA 692
Signature Flight Support
Not available
September 12, 2023 1151 GXA 690
1333
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
September 19, 2023 0945 GXA 690
1047
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
September 26, 2023 0954 GXA 690
1128
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
October 3, 2023 1028 GXA 690
1152
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
October 10, 2023 1009 GXA 690
1123
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
October 17, 2023 0949 GXA 690
1147
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
October 24, 2023 1015 GXA 690
1146
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
October 26, 2023 1007 SWQ 3611
1125
SWQ 3614
Signature Flight Support
Not available
November 7, 2023 1222 GXA 693
1346
GXA 694
Signature Flight Support
Not available
November 14, 2023 1212 GXA 691
1329
GXA 692
Signature Flight Support
Not available
November 21, 2023 0949 GXA 690
1132
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
December 5, 2023 1039 GXA 691
1155
GXA 691
Signature Flight Support
Not available
December 10, 2023 1233 GXA 691
1401
GXA 692
Signature Flight Support
Not available
December 19, 2023 1224 GXA 691
1345
GXA 692
Signature Flight Support
Not available
December 26, 2023 1142 GXA 691
1338
GXA 692
Signature Flight Support
Not available
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