About the airport

King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) is owned by King County and managed by the county's Department of Executive Services. It's one of the busiest general aviation airports in the U.S.

The airport is located four miles south of downtown Seattle. The airport serves small commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, private pilots, corporate jets, helicopters, and military aircraft. It's also home to various Boeing Company operations and the Museum of Flight.

The airport receives no general tax dollars. It's financed by rents, fees, and some Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) resources.

Airport facts

• Averages 180,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings each year
• Supports $3.5 billion in local business
• Supports more than 16,000 jobs
• Creates $2 billion in labor income
• More than 150 tenants support more than 5,000 jobs

Airport identifiers

• BFI - Federal Aviation Administration and International Air Transport Association
• KBFI - International Civil Aviation Organization
• KCIA - Identifier used in most public communications

Airfield information

• Elevation: 21.0 feet MSL (surveyed)
• Latitude: 47° 31.80N (estimated)
• Longitude: 122° 18.12W (estimated)
• Area: approximately 634 acres

Runway information

• Runway 14R/32L: 10,000 feet by 200 feet, weight limit 340,000 pounds double tandem wheel, ILS, LOC/DME
• Runway 14L/32R: 3,710 feet by 100 feet, limited to use by aircraft up to 12,500 pounds

Contact information and location

King County International Airport-Boeing Field
Mailstop AIR-ES-0200
7277 Perimeter Rd. S.
Seattle, WA 98108
206-263-2960
Fax 206-205-5630
TTY Relay 711

Directions

From I-5 Southbound

• Take Albro/Swift Exit 161
• Turn right at light onto South Albro Place
• Turn right at light onto Stanley Avenue South
• Bear right through next two intersections onto Airport Way South
• Take Airport Way South to main entrance to King County International Airport
• Turn right at large blue King County International Airport sign at the equivalent of 7300 Airport Way South
• The terminal building is the brick building directly in front of you after you turn in from Airport Way South

From I-5 Northbound

• Take Airport Way Exit 158
• Cross over I-5
• Bear right onto Airport Way South off the overpass
• Travel 1.5 miles
• Take Airport Way South to main entrance to King County International Airport
• Turn left at large blue King County International Airport sign at the equivalent of 7300 Airport Way South
• The terminal building is the brick building directly in front of you after you turn in from Airport Way South

Parking

Parking is available at the terminal for visitors and airline passengers. Park in any numbered space and give the number of that parking space to the airline when you check in for your flight. There is currently no charge for parking.

Ground transportation

Taxi, rideshare, and limousine service

Taxi, rideshare, and limousine service to and from the airport is only a phone call or app click away. These transportation services are not available on demand at curbside, so please contact the company of your choice in advance.

Rental cars

Rental cars are available at King County International Airport through the following businesses. Please contact them directly for your rental car needs.

Modern Aviation
8285 Perimeter Rd. S., Seattle, WA 98108
206-762-6000
modern-aviation.com/seattle

Hertz
6987 Perimeter Rd. S., Seattle, WA 98108
206-763-0995
hertz.com

Kenmore Aero Services
8555 Perimeter Rd. S, Seattle, WA 98108
206-762-6376
kenmorefbo.com

Signature Flight Support
7149 Perimeter Rd. S., Seattle, WA 98108
206-763-0350
signatureflight.com

Go Rentals
7277 Perimeter Rd. S., Seattle, WA 98108
1-888-888-1143
gorentals.com

Public transit

There are currently no public transit options available on the terminal (east) side of the airfield. The nearest bus stops are on the west side of KCIA, along East Marginal Way.