3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Perfect for GA pilots, plane spotters, and anyone who believes aviation is more about passion than terminals.”
Dior Ella5★ on Google
Airports / Washington / KAWO
Medium airport · KAWO
Arlington Municipal Airport.
Arlington, Washington · 142 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
148 ratings
0
Operators based
142
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Arlington, WashingtonELEV 142 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
148
Google reviews
ratings on Google
142
Field elevation
feet above sea level
16
Nearest alternate
nm to PAE
Field standing
#23 / 50
Washington airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 148 Google ratings , ranked against 50 rated WA fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) is a mid-sized airport serving Arlington, Washington. The airport sits 142 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KAWO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 16 nm), Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW, 23 nm), and Kenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane Base (KEH, 25 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,332-foot paved runway, KAWO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from KAWO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Arlington.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“It’s the kind of airport where the hangars feel like neighborhood garages it keeps things smooth without the fuss, and the ramp is more community block party than concrete jungle.”
Dior Ella5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s the kind of airport where the hangars feel like neighborhood garages it keeps things smooth without the fuss, and the ramp is more community block party than concrete jungle.”
Dior Ella5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s the kind of airport where the hangars feel like neighborhood garages it keeps things smooth without the fuss, and the ramp is more community block party than concrete jungle.”
Dior Ella5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Arlington Municipal Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KAWO
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
AWO
Elevation
142 ft
Coordinates
48.1614° N · 122.1584° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 142 ft, KAWO sits lower than 65% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,332 ft
- 16/345,332 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/293,498 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,332 ft
KAWO's 5,332 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmPAESeattle Paine Field International AirportEverett
- 23nmNUWWhidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)Oak Harbor
- 25nmKEHKenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane BaseKenmore
- 29nmOTSAnacortes AirportAnacortes
- 33nmLKEKenmore Air Harbor Seaplane BaseSeattle
- 33nmDTRDecatur Shores AirportDecatur
Location
Open the full mapKAWO · Arlington Municipal Airport · Arlington, WA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KAWO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 633 nm | 1h 52m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 789 nm | 2h 14m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 832 nm | 2h 20m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 851 nm | 2h 23m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 854 nm | 2h 23m |
| Denver (DEN) | 901 nm | 2h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KAWO?
- Arlington Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,332 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KAWO?
- Arlington Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,332 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KAWO?
- The closest alternate is Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE), about 16 nm away, followed by Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KAWO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 41m (549 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 51m (620 nm), San Francisco about 1h 52m (633 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.