KPAE

VFR

SEATTLE PAINE FLD INTL

EVERETT · WASHINGTON

Elev
606.9'
Longest RWY
9,010'16R/34L
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR22:53Z
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Before you fly into KPAE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,606.9'
MSL · field 606.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34L
H/W +0 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KPAE

Current METAR

Observed 22:53Z

KPAE 112253Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01890072
Wind
270° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
960 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM SW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
PAE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSHUA MARCY
Address
9901 24TH PL. W, SUITE A, EVERETT WA 98204

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-APR · 0700-2100
  • MAY-OCT · 0700-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 6 kt
RWY 34L
343°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34L · 343° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,607 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16R/34LFavored163° / 343°9,010 ftASPH-CONC16R R
16L/34R164° / 344°3,004 ftASPH34R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16R9,010'9,010'9,010'9,010'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
34L9,010'9,010'9,010'9,010'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF125', trees, 4000' from thr, 930' R of cntrln, slope 30
16L3,004'3,004'3,004'3,004'PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)9', pole, 400' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 22
34R3,004'3,004'3,004'3,004'PAPI 2-box left(3°)25', pole, 690' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 20

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KPAE SEATTLE PAINE FLD INTL in EVERETT, WASHINGTON, showing runways 16R/34L, 16L/34R drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 16R
LS · CAT I
PAE
109.3
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 16R
KPAE · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • NOISE SENS ARPT; NOISE ABATEMENT PROC REQ UNLESS DRCTD BY ATCT; ITNRNT ARR & LOW APCH OF SML ACFT OVR 250 HORSE PWR AUZD RWY 16L & 34R. 0500-1500Z++ IF WIND & PER ALLOW ARR RWY 16R; DEP RWY 34L. NOISE ABATEMENT & TFC PROC - 425-388-5125.
  • ALERT; RWY 16R/34L CNVGG TFC BASE TO FNL 2100-0700.
  • AVOID LOW LVL OTFC OF BOEING RAMP NE CORNER OF ARPT.
  • TRNG OPS NA AFT 2200 HRS.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ITNRNT DEP OF SML ACFT OVR 250 HORSE PWR RWY 34R.
  • TWY A-2 RSTRD TO 30000 LB.
  • S 1200 FT E EDGE TWY A, TXL E FM SE CORNER OF W HNGRS TO TWY A & TXL H FM NW EDGE OF W HNGRS TO TXL E NOT VSB FM ATCT.
  • TAXILANE E RSTRD TO WINGSPAN LESS THAN 171 FT. ACFT WINGSPAN OF 171 FT OR GREATER ON TAXILANE E, TUG OPS ONLY. EAST 500 FT OF TAXILANE E RSTRD TO WINGSPAN LESS THAN 49 FT.
  • TWY C BTN TRML RAMP & CTL RAMP RSTRD WINGSPAN 68 FT OR LESS. TWY D, F, G & L RSTRD WINGSPAN LESS THAN 49 FT. TWY A4, A5, K7 & B RSTRD WINGSPAN LESS THAN 118 FT. TXL H RSTRD WINGSPAN LESS THAN 49 FT.
  • DIVD FLTS NA EXC EMERG OR PPR - ARPT OPS 425-388-5125.
  • BOEING RAMP ACES PPR - 206-544-5900. BFR TAX TO BOEING RAMP CTC BOEING TWR 123.475 OR 425-342-5900.
  • TWY K1 CLSD UNDER 30000 LB.
  • TSNT HEL EXP LNDG/TKOF TWY B.
  • ARPT CONDS UNMNT 0000-0600.
  • EMERG 121.5 UNMNT BY ATCT. SEATTLE TRACON MNT 121.5 FOR EVERETT PAE.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4722.
  • TKOF CLNC RWY 16R FULL LEN; ENT RWY VIA TWY A1 UNLESS TWY AA SPECIFIED.
  • LRG ACFT FLY W PAT OVR WTR; SML ACFT FLY E PAT OVR ARPT.
  • CTN: 80 FT LGT POLES SW EDGE BRAVO RAMP.
  • MEDEVAC SVCS ARE CONDUCTED FM THE FBO AT THE BRAVO RAMP.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, ACTVT MALSR RWY 16R; MALSF 34L; HIRL RWY 16R/34L - CTAF. PAPI RWY 34L OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL SELF SVC H24 WITH CREDIT CARD AT CTL RAMP. HEL SELF SVC NA. AFT HR - 425-355-6600.

Runway surface & condition

  • 16R/34LPCR VALUE: 710/F/A/X/T
  • 16L/34RCLSD 0500-1500Z. AVOID INT DEP. LTD TO HEL 8000 LB OR LESS. RUNUP AREAS NEAR F1, F5, G4 & NON-MOV AREA W OF G1.
  • 16R/34LWHEN ATCT CLSD INT DEP NA. TGL NA 0700-0900 MON-FRI. RUNUP AREA AT A4.

Other notes

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS 2100-0700; EXC PPR - 425-388-5125.
  • LNDG FEE OVR 30000 LB GWT.
  • 16R/34LFIRST 1000 FT RWY 16R CONC.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KPAE

Answer card
ICAO
KPAE
Name
SEATTLE PAINE FLD INTL
Location
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
Elevation
606.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,606.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16R/34L · 9,010 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34L

Seattle Paine Field Intl sits in Everett, Washington. Field elevation is 606.9 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 16R/34L at 9,010 ft. The other runway is 16L/34R at 3,004 ft. The field is towered from 0700 to 2100. One ILS is published for runway 16R.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. Then brief the pattern with the tower if needed. The airport has two on-field FBOs. Propeller Aero Services carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Regal Air carries 100LL. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. Training operations are not authorized after 2200 hours.

There are a few airport-specific items to know before you go. Boeing ramp access requires prior permission. Avoid low level overflight of the Boeing ramp near the northeast corner of the airport. Taxiway K1 is closed for aircraft under 30,000 pounds. The airport also has lighting notes for after-hours operations. When the tower is closed, runway 16R lighting is activated by CTAF. Runway 34L has continuous PAPI. The airport sits in a busy metro area. Expect a controlled environment and plan for close attention to taxi instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KPAE?
The longest runway at KPAE is 16R/34L. It is 9,010 ft long and has asphalt-concrete pavement.
What is the pattern altitude at KPAE?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. Then confirm local pattern handling with ATC if needed.
What are the tower hours at Seattle Paine Field Intl?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2100. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and lighting procedures in the Chart Supplement.
Does KPAE have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts show one ILS approach. It serves runway 16R.
Which FBOs are on the field at KPAE?
Propeller Aero Services and Regal Air are on the field. Propeller Aero Services carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Regal Air carries 100LL.
Can small aircraft use runway 34R at KPAE?
The remarks say itinerant departure of small aircraft over 250 horsepower should use runway 34R. If that applies to your aircraft, brief it before taxi. Verify with ATC.
Are there any taxiway or ramp restrictions at KPAE?
Yes. Taxiway K1 is closed for aircraft under 30,000 pounds. Boeing ramp access also requires prior permission. Some taxilane restrictions apply to larger wingspans.
What should I know about night operations at KPAE?
When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 16R, MALSF on runway 34L and high intensity runway lights on 16R/34L by CTAF. Runway 34L PAPI operates continuously.

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