Airports / Washington / MVW
Skagit Regional Airport.
Burlington, Washington · 144 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
43 ratings
0
Operators based
144
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#17 / 50
Washington airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 43 Google ratings , ranked against 50 rated WA fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Anacortes Airport (OTS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS / MVW) is a general aviation field serving Burlington, Washington. The field lies at an elevation of 144 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MVW has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Anacortes Airport (OTS, 10 nm), Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW, 12 nm), and Decatur Shores Airport (DTR, 16 nm). MVW offers 2 runways, the longest 5,480-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of MVW vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as 75S. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MVW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Corporate Air Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeStart your journey with us! Corporate Air Center, located at Skagit Regional Airport, is just 25-minute drive to the ferry terminal in Anacortes. We are the closest full-service FBO to the scenic San Juan Islands. Our team of friendly, experienced staff will serve you from the moment you arrive until you’re ready to depart. Enjoy our comfortable facilities while you’re here.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri: 07:00 – 19:00 Sat-Sun: 07:00 – 17:00 24/7 Callout Available
- Unicom 123.05
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBVS
IATA
MVW
FAA / Local
BVS
Elevation
144 ft
Coordinates
48.4709° N · 122.4210° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 144 ft, MVW sits lower than 62% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,480 ft
- 11/295,480 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/223,000 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,480 ft
MVW's 5,480 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.
- 10nmOTSAnacortes AirportAnacortes
- 12nmNUWWhidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)Oak Harbor
- 16nmDTRDecatur Shores AirportDecatur
- 16nmCWSCenter Island AirportCenter Island
- 17nmBYWBlakely Island AirportBlakely Island
- 20nmBLIBellingham International AirportBellingham
Location
Open the full mapKBVS · Skagit Regional Airport · Burlington, WA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MVW 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) | 567 nm | 1h 43m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 652 nm | 1h 55m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 810 nm | 2h 17m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 851 nm | 2h 23m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 870 nm | 2h 25m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 874 nm | 2h 26m |
| Denver (DEN) | 919 nm | 2h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MVW?
- Skagit Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 5,480 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 MVW?
- Skagit Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,480 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Skagit Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves MVW: Corporate Air Center. 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 MVW?
- The closest alternate is Anacortes Airport (OTS), about 10 nm away, followed by Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MVW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 43m (567 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 53m (641 nm), San Francisco about 1h 55m (652 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.