Airports / Washington / RNT
Renton Municipal Airport.
Renton, Washington · 32 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
57 ratings
1
Operators based
32
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT / RNT) sits in Renton, Washington, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 32 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Seattle Aircraft Charter bases aircraft at RNT. Useful alternates include King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 4 nm), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA, 5 nm), and Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE, 10 nm). RNT offers a single 5,382-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Seattle, WA destination guide. The airport is also known as Scott Field. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RNT, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KRNT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Vesper Aviation Seattle/Renton
Your FBO? Claim it, freeGabby Calabrese Asst. General Manager agm.rnt@vesperaviation.com Experience seamless travel at Renton Airport, the ideal gateway to the greater Seattle area. Skip the congestion of larger airports and enjoy a more efficient, stress-free experience.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 07:00-21:00
- Unicom 122.85
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KRNT
IATA
RNT
FAA / Local
RNT
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
47.4931° N · 122.2160° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 32 ft, RNT sits lower than 85% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,382 ft
- 16/345,382 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,382 ft
RNT's 5,382 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 4nmBFIKing County International Airport - Boeing FieldSeattle
- 5nmSEASeattle–Tacoma International AirportSeattle
- 10nmLKEKenmore Air Harbor Seaplane BaseSeattle
- 16nmKEHKenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane BaseKenmore
- 20nmTIWTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma
- 22nmPWTBremerton National AirportBremerton
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKRNT · Renton Municipal Airport · Renton, WA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RNT 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) | 535 nm | 1h 39m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 593 nm | 1h 47m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 754 nm | 2h 9m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 813 nm | 2h 17m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 815 nm | 2h 18m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 831 nm | 2h 20m |
| Denver (DEN) | 886 nm | 2h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RNT?
- Renton Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,382 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 RNT?
- Renton Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,382 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at RNT?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Renton Municipal Airport as a home base, including Seattle Aircraft Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Renton Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves RNT: Vesper Aviation Seattle/Renton. 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 RNT?
- The closest alternate is King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), about 4 nm away, followed by Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) at 5 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RNT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 39m (535 nm), San Francisco about 1h 47m (593 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 47m (596 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.