Boeing Field-King County International Airport (BFI)

The official name for this airport is King County International, but it is more commonly referred to as Boeing Field. The airport has a variety of activities with providing flight facilities for Boeing Aircraft Company being one of the major services.  There are local flying services offering commercial passenger flights to the San Juan Islands.  Recent news reports indicate there could be an expansion of commercial flight services from this airport in the future.

The airport is also home to the Museum of Flight, one of many popular attractions in the Seattle Area.

Location: The airport is located approximately 7 miles/11 km south of central Seattle, adjacent to Interstate Highway 5.  It is approximately 7 miles/11 km north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Highway Connections:  The airport is on the west side of Interstate 5 between Exits 158 (northbound) and 161(southbound).

Road Conditions: Road conditions should be checked on the Washington Department of Transportation web site, especially from late fall through the winter and early spring when snow and ice may be factors.  This web site also has other information that will be of interest to travelers.  The site also has a map showing current traffic conditions in the Puget Sound area around Seattle.

Car Rentals: Car rentals are available locally.

Parking: Parking facilities are available at the airport.

Airport Facilities and Services: Passenger services are limited at the airport.

Web Site:  The airport's official web site is a good source of information about the airport and its facilities.

Ground Transportation: Taxi services are available for transport to and from the airport.

Metro Transit of King County has several bus routes that serve the airport area and provide connections to other transit systems including the Washington State Ferries that operate on Puget Sound. The Metro Transit web site provides very useful information regarding these connections.

Another important part of the transportation system in the Seattle/Puget Sound area is the Washington State Ferries. Their web site is very informative regarding routes, schedules and related matters. Information is also available on this web site for non-state ferry services operating to Victoria, British Columbia and other ports on the Puget Sound.

Hotels, Motels and Restaurants: There is a large selection of hotels, motels and restaurants near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, in Seattle and in surrounding communities.

Alternate Airports:  Airports that may serve as alternates for ground destinations in the area include Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Renton Municipal Airport.

Weather: The web site published by the U.S. National Weather Service is an excellent source of information for weather conditions and forecasts for the area of this airport and other parts of the United States. 

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