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Airports / Washington / PAE
Medium airport · PAE
Seattle Paine Field International Airport.
Everett, Washington · 606 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
1,356 ratings
0
Operators based
606
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Everett, WashingtonELEV 606 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.7
Google rating
1,356
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
606
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to KEH
Field standing
#14 / 50
Washington airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 1356 Google ratings , ranked against 50 rated WA fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane Base (KEH), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Seattle Paine Field International Airport, listed as KPAE / PAE, is a mid-sized airport in Everett, Washington. Field elevation is 606 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PAE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane Base (KEH, 9 nm), Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO, 16 nm), and Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE, 17 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,010-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Seattle, WA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Snohomish County and Snohomish County Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PAE to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KPAE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Propeller Aero Services
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal is beautiful, the seating areas are comfortable, and everything feels well-maintained.”
Scuba Steve5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s the kind of airport that makes you wonder why you’d ever choose a bigger, more crowded one if you don’t have to.”
Scuba Steve5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Seattle Paine Field International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KPAE
IATA
PAE
FAA / Local
PAE
Elevation
606 ft
Coordinates
47.9063° N · 122.2820° 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 606 ft, PAE sits higher than 73% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,010 ft
- 16R/34L9,010 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16L/34R3,004 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,010 ft
PAE's 9,010 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmKEHKenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane BaseKenmore
- 16nmKAWOArlington Municipal AirportArlington
- 17nmLKEKenmore Air Harbor Seaplane BaseSeattle
- 23nmBFIKing County International Airport - Boeing FieldSeattle
- 28nmSEASeattle–Tacoma International AirportSeattle
- 31nmNUWWhidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)Oak Harbor
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPAE · Seattle Paine Field International Airport · Everett, WA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PAE 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) | 547 nm | 1h 40m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 614 nm | 1h 50m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 618 nm | 1h 50m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 828 nm | 2h 20m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 840 nm | 2h 21m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 847 nm | 2h 22m |
| Denver (DEN) | 899 nm | 2h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PAE?
- Seattle Paine Field International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,010 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 PAE?
- Seattle Paine Field International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,010 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Seattle Paine Field International Airport?
- One FBO serves PAE: Propeller Aero Services. 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 PAE?
- The closest alternate is Kenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane Base (KEH), about 9 nm away, followed by Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PAE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 40m (547 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 50m (614 nm), San Francisco about 1h 50m (618 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.