About King County International Airport
Overview
King County International Airport (KCIA), commonly known as Boeing Field, is owned by King County and managed by the Aviation Division of the King County Department of Transportation. KCIA is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country—used by aircraft of all sizes and types, and filling a wide range of commercial and recreational needs. KCIA receives no general tax dollars and is financed by rents, fees and some FAA resources.
KCIA was opened in 1928 to serve multiple functions: as a municipal airport, as a testing and delivery facility for the Boeing Company, and as a major air freight center for the region’s industries. Today, KCIA continues to fill a multitude of needs and averages 375,000 operations annually. The airport is a base for about 150 businesses, including air cargo companies, flight schools, charter operations, and helicopter services. Other tenants include hundreds of small aircraft owners who use planes for recreational and business purposes. The Museum of Flight, located at the airport’s southwest corner, features a wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history from the earliest days of manned flight until today.
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Facts
Please note—the information below is not to be used for air navigation.
Location: 5 miles south of downtown Seattle in the Duwamish Corridor
Elevation: 21 feet above MSL
Latitude: 47 31.80' N
Longitude: 122 18.12' W
Based Aircraft: 479
Designation: KBFI
Weather Data/ASOS: 206-763-6904
Services: U.S. Airport of Entry - U.S. Customs, Immigration, Public Health and Agricultural Inspection Facilities
Area: 594 Acres
Fuel: 100 LL, Jet A
Runway 13R/31L: 10,000' x 200', 330,000 lbs dual tandem strength, ILS, LOC/DME
Runway 13L/31R: 3,710' x 100' 12,500 lbs strength
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Employment opportunities
For information about job openings at KCIA, please see the King County Job Site.
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Last update: September 11, 2008