Major Airports in Washington State: From SEA to Regional Fields
Washington State's aviation network centers on one major international gateway and numerous regional airports:
- Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA) – Primary hub; 50M+ passengers/year; global connections.
- Spokane International (GEG) – Eastern WA's main airport; 4M+ passengers.
- Paine Field / Snohomish County (PAE) – Everett; commercial service resumed 2019; Boeing factory adjacent.
- Bellingham International (BLI) – North WA; low-cost carrier focus; gateway to Vancouver, BC.
- Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) – Pasco; serves Richland, Kennewick, Pasco metro.
- Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) – Central WA agricultural hub.
- Pangborn Memorial (EAT) – Wenatchee; regional service.
- Olympia Regional (OLM) – Capital area; general aviation, limited commercial.
- Port Angeles / William R. Fairchild (CLM) – Olympic Peninsula access.
- Friday Harbor (FRD) – San Juan Islands; seaplane/air taxi hub.
- Anacortes (OTS) – San Juan Islands gateway; mostly air taxi.
SEA dominates; the rest provide vital regional connectivity across diverse geography.