Airports / Washington / SQV
Sequim Valley Airport.
Sequim, Washington · 144 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KW28
IATA SQV
0
Operators based
144
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Sequim, Washington, Sequim Valley Airport (SQV) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 144 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SQV for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM, 13 nm), Lopez Island Airport (LPS, 25 nm), and Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW, 26 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 3,500-foot paved runway, SQV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from SQV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sequim.
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Field capability
ICAO
KW28
IATA
SQV
FAA / Local
W28
Elevation
144 ft
Coordinates
48.0981° N · 123.1870° 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, SQV sits lower than 62% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,500 ft
- 09L/27R3,500 ft × 100 ftGrass / turfUnlit
- 09R/27L3,500 ft × 40 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,500 ft
SQV's 3,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 13nmCLMWilliam R Fairchild International AirportPort Angeles
- 25nmLPSLopez Island AirportLopez
- 26nmNUWWhidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)Oak Harbor
- 26nmFRDFriday Harbor AirportFriday Harbor
- 27nmFBSFriday Harbor Seaplane BaseFriday Harbor
- 27nmCWSCenter Island AirportCenter Island
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SQV 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) | 585 nm | 1h 46m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 649 nm | 1h 55m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 804 nm | 2h 16m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 860 nm | 2h 24m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 865 nm | 2h 25m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 884 nm | 2h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 937 nm | 2h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SQV?
- Sequim Valley Airport's longest paved runway is 3,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 SQV?
- Sequim Valley Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SQV?
- The closest alternate is William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM), about 13 nm away, followed by Lopez Island Airport (LPS) at 25 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SQV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 46m (585 nm), San Francisco about 1h 52m (630 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 55m (649 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.