2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Free parking, arrive 20 minutes before departure, 45-50 minute pleasant flight arrive at business terminal.”
John Wall5★ on Google
Airports / Washington / BFI
Medium airport · BFI
King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Seattle, Washington · 21 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
399 ratings
1
Operators based
21
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Seattle, WashingtonELEV 21 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
399
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
21
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Seattle, Washington, King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI / BFI) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 21 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Jetstream Aviation Inc is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA, 5 nm), Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE, 6 nm), and Kenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane Base (KEH, 14 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,007-foot paved runway, BFI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Seattle, WA destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under Boeing Field. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Seattle.
3 FBOs serve KBFI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modern Aviation Seattle
Your FBO? Claim it, freeEric Schneider, General Manager eschneider@modern-aviation.com From our outstanding facilities to three-person towing and 24/7 security, you will enjoy a wonderful experience and peace of mind.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.025
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Washington Boeing Field
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFive miles south of downtown Seattle lies Boeing Field. Home to the Boeing Company and the Museum of Flight. Check out the ex-British Airways Concorde. The city of Seattle itself is surrounded by water, forests and mountains which makes it great to explore the outdoors. Both Microsoft and Amazon and headquarter here, along with the world’s first Starbucks.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day
- Unicom 129.025
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +24 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Skyservice Seattle FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWelcome to Skyservice Seattle FBO, your premier gateway to the Pacific Northwest. Located at King County International Airport, Boeing Field (KBFI), just 15 minutes from downtown Seattle, our modern private jet facility is perfectly positioned to cater to all your aviation needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.75
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff is always friendly it’s a great way to go to/from Portland and for business travelers it saves time and money.”
John Wall5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for King County International Airport - Boeing Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBFI
IATA
BFI
FAA / Local
BFI
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
47.5270° N · 122.2999° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 21 ft, BFI sits lower than 88% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,007 ft
- 14R/32L10,007 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14L/32R3,709 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,007 ft
BFI's 10,007 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmSEASeattle–Tacoma International AirportSeattle
- 6nmLKEKenmore Air Harbor Seaplane BaseSeattle
- 14nmKEHKenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane BaseKenmore
- 19nmPWTBremerton National AirportBremerton
- 19nmTIWTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma
- 23nmPAESeattle Paine Field International AirportEverett
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBFI · King County International Airport - Boeing Field · Seattle, WA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BFI 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) | 539 nm | 1h 39m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 595 nm | 1h 47m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 757 nm | 2h 10m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 817 nm | 2h 18m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 818 nm | 2h 18m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 835 nm | 2h 21m |
| Denver (DEN) | 890 nm | 2h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BFI?
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field's longest paved runway is 10,007 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 BFI?
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BFI?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list King County International Airport - Boeing Field as a home base, including Jetstream Aviation Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at King County International Airport - Boeing Field?
- 3 FBOs serve BFI: Modern Aviation Seattle, Signature Flight Support Washington Boeing Field and Skyservice Seattle FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BFI?
- The closest alternate is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 5 nm away, followed by Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE) at 6 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BFI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 39m (539 nm), San Francisco about 1h 47m (595 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 48m (600 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.