About the airport

Not to be used for air navigation

Location

King County International Airport-Boeing Field
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 Albro.
• Turn right at light onto Stanley.
• Bear right through next two intersections onto Airport Way.
• Take Airport Way 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.
• The terminal building is the brick building directly in front of you after you turn in from Airport Way.

From I-5 Northbound

• Take Airport Way Exit 158.
• Cross over I-5.
• Bear right onto Airport Way off the overpass.
• Travel 1.5 miles.
• Take Airport Way 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.
• The terminal building is the brick building directly in front of you after you turn in from Airport Way.

Parking

Parking is available at the terminal for 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 no charge for parking.

Parking is available at the terminal for 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 no charge for parking.

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
  jsx@gorentals.com
  gorentals.com

In 1928, King County voters overwhelmingly approved a $950,000 plan for construction of the region’s first municipal airport. Today, King County International Airport-Boeing Field is one of the busiest general aviation and cargo airports in the nation and ranks among the most successful public investments in state history.

Originally named in honor of Boeing Company founder William E. Boeing, the airport helped support the early growth of the Boeing Company. Throughout the 1930s, it served as a regional center for the burgeoning industries of commercial and recreational aviation.

On December 6, 1941, just one day before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the airport was closed to the public and taken over by the federal government because of its strategic location and its importance as a Boeing production center. During World War II, the airport was devoted to the production of thousands of B-17 and B-29 bombers, which played key roles in the Allied war effort.

After the war, Boeing Field reopened for civilian use and served as the area's primary passenger airport until the opening of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the late 1940s.

Today, King County International Airport-Boeing Field is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation, with more than 180,000 takeoffs and landings each year. A wide variety of aircraft, ranging from small recreational airplanes to helicopters, corporate jets, cargo carriers, commercial passenger planes, and military aircraft, use the airport.

The airport is owned by the taxpayers of King County and managed by the King County Department of Executive Services. It is financed by fees paid by airport tenants and customers, and receives no general tax revenues.

King County International Airport receives no general tax dollars. It is financed by rents, fees, and some Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) resources.

King County International Airport has a dedicated outdoor viewing area on the north side of the terminal. Another option for spotters is Ruby Chow Park just north of the airfield. We ask viewers and photographers to be courteous while using these areas. If you see inappropriate behavior or suspicious activity, please report it to airport police at 206‑296‑7392 or call 9-1-1.

Find information about job openings at King County International Airport-Boeing Field.

For additional details about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) flights, file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with ICE at ice.gov/foia. To track individual flights in real time, use our free PublicVue tool.

Yes. Kenmore Air Express has a small passenger operation based out of the airport's main terminal. The carrier offers regularly scheduled passenger flights to Friday Harbor and Eastsound/Orcas Island. Kenmore Air also offers scenic flights around Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens from our airport.

Parking is available at the terminal for airline passengers (see above under Parking). Park in any numbered spot and give the number of that parking space to the air carrier when you check in for your flight.

Current conditions and forecasts are available at weather.gov/seattle or weather.com. ASOS weather data for pilots is available by calling 206-763-6904.

For the most up-to-date look, check the Washington State Department of Transportation's near-real-time Seattle Area Traffic page.

Travel time to downtown Seattle is about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the mode and traffic conditions. To schedule a rental car, see the list above in the Ground Transportation section.

Taxi or rideshare service to downtown Seattle costs about $30 depending on the provider, final destination, traffic, and time of day. There is no fixed fare available. You must call or use the provider's app to schedule a ride - there are no transportation services available on demand at curbside.

There are no direct options for public transit from the airport terminal to downtown.