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KBFI Boeing Field/King County International Airport
Seattle, Washington, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 AUGUST 2013

Location

FAA Identifier: BFI
Lat/Long: 47-31-48.0000N / 122-18-07.1000W
47-31.800000N / 122-18.118333W
47.5300000 / -122.3019722
(estimated)
Elevation: 21 ft. / 6.4 m (surveyed)
Variation: 20E (1990)
From city: 4 miles S of SEATTLE, WA
Time zone: UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 98108

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 11/1938
Sectional chart: SEATTLE
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: SEATTLE CENTER
FSS: SEATTLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: BFI (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: no
Lights: DUSK-DAWN. HIRL RY 13R/31L OPEN DUSK-DAWN. MIRL RY 13L/31R NOT OPER 0600-1500.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
Landing fee: yes
Fire and rescue: ARFF index A
International operations: international airport of entry

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 127.75
WX ASOS: PHONE 206-763-6904
BOEING GROUND: 121.9
BOEING TOWER: 118.3(312-127) 120.6(128-311) 257.8
SEATTLE APPROACH: 119.2(076-160 RY 13) 119.2(341-075) 120.1(199-300) 120.4(301-340 RY 31) 125.9(076-160 RY 31) 125.9(301-340 RY 13) 126.5(161-198)
SEATTLE DEPARTURE: 119.2(076-160 RY 13) 119.2(341-075) 120.1(199-300) 120.4(301-340 RY 31) 125.9(076-160 RY 31) 125.9(301-340 RY 13) 126.5(161-198)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 132.4
BOEING COMPANY: 123.55
IC: 119.2(341-075)
WX ASOS at RNT (4 nm SE): PHONE 425-255-6080
WX ASOS at SEA (5 nm S): PHONE 206-431-2834
WX AWOS-3 at PWT (19 nm W): 121.2 (360-674-2811)
WX ASOS at TIW (19 nm SW): PHONE 253-858-6507
  • FREQ 121.5 NOT AVBL.
  • FREQ 118.3 (312-127) AND DEPS RWY 13L/31R.
  • FREQ 120.6 (128-311) AND DEPS RWY 13R/31L AND ALL JETS; HEAVY ACFT AND IFR ARRS.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
SEAr344/5.7SEATTLE VORTAC116.8019E
PAEr162/23.4PAINE VOR/DME110.6020E
TCMr355/24.0MCCHORD VORTAC109.6022E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
RENTON283/4.135317ERNT .-. -. -
DONDO343/10.022419EODD --- -.. -..
KITSAP067/18.620616EPWT .--. .-- -
CARNEY052/22.927420ECAN -.-. .- -.
GRAYE012/25.921616EGRF --. .-. ..-.
LACOMAS002/33.032816ELAC .-.. .- -.-.
MASON COUNTY043/36.134819EMNC -- -. -.-.

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen: HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 13R/31L

Dimensions: 10000 x 200 ft. / 3048 x 61 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 100.0
Double wheel: 160.0
Double tandem: 340.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 13R  RUNWAY 31L
Latitude: 47-32.432580N47-31.005077N
Longitude: 122-18.681355W122-17.474572W
Elevation: 17.3 ft.20.8 ft.
Gradient: 0.1%0.1%
Traffic pattern: rightleft
Runway heading: 130 magnetic, 150 true310 magnetic, 330 true
Displaced threshold: no880 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:10000 TODA:10000 ASDA:9120 LDA:9120TORA:10000 TODA:10000 ASDA:10000 LDA:9120
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.10 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdown
Approach lights: MALSF: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DMEILS/DME
Obstructions: 12 ft. fence, 240 ft. from runway, 425 ft. right of centerline, 3:1 slope to clear27 ft. rr, 200 ft. from runway, 375 ft. right of centerline, 40:1 slope to clear
FENCE/ROAD/POLES/RR TRACKS WITHIN EAST EDGE OF PRIM SFC.

Runway 13L/31R

Dimensions: 3710 x 100 ft. / 1131 x 30 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 35.0, LIMITED TO USE BY ACFT UP TO 12500 LBS.
Double wheel: 60.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
Operational restrictions: RUNWAY 13L/31R NOT AVAILABLE FOR AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS
RUNWAY 13L  RUNWAY 31R
Latitude: 47-32.281070N47-31.751573N
Longitude: 122-18.447667W122-17.999917W
Elevation: 17.6 ft.17.2 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 130 magnetic, 150 true310 magnetic, 330 true
Displaced threshold: 250 ft.375 ft.
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: none210 ft. tree, 5000 ft. from runway, 625 ft. right of centerline, 22:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 27:1 FM DSPLCD THLD.

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: KING COUNTY
516 THIRD AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Phone 206-296-4040
Manager: ROBERT I. BURKE AAE
7277 PERIMETER ROAD SOUTH
SEATTLE, WA 98108-3844
Phone 206-296-7380

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 407
Single engine airplanes: 228
Multi engine airplanes: 67
Jet airplanes: 77
Helicopters: 32
Gliders airplanes: 1
Military aircraft: 2
    
Aircraft operations: avg 526/day *
50% transient general aviation
24% local general aviation
20% air taxi
5% commercial
<1% military
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2012

Additional Remarks

A30A-31L 180 FT AGL CRANE .37 NW AER 31L.
A30A-13R 150 AGL FT CRANE .75 SW AER 13R.
ITINERANT/TRANSIENT PARKING AVBL. CTC OPS 206-296-7334. PPR FOR ACFT GREATER THAN 12,500 LBS.
TWR 80 FT AGL LCTD 1200 FT N AND 900 FT W OF THLD RY 13R.
FOR NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES, CONTACT NOISE OFFICE AT (206) 296-7437.
EXTENSIVE HELICOPTER TRAINING ACTIVITY ON TAXIWAY B.
FOR MUSEUM OF FLIGHT TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT PARKING, PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED, CALL (206) 764-5710.
TAXIWAY ZULU AND 880' SPECIAL USE PAVEMENT AVAILABLE 72 HOURS PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT AIRPORT OPERATIONS 206-296-7334.
PPR ALWAYS FOR ACCESS TO BOEING RAMP: CTC BOEING FLT DISPATCH 206-544-5900, MON-FRI 0800-1600 FOR APVL.
TPA RWY 13L/31R 1000 MSL; RWY 13R/31L 800 MSL.
TWY B CLSD INDEF.
TOUCH AND GO LNDGS PROHIBITED 2200-0700.
BIRD FLOCKS WITHIN ARPT VICINITY. - CHECK LOCAL ADVISORIES.
FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
14' ANT (MKD/LGTD) 230' FM RY 13L END 125' R.
TWY A1 & TWY A FROM A1-A3 RSTRD TO ACFT UP TO 150000 LBS AND LESS THAN 108 FT WINGSPAN.
TWYS A2; B2; & A11 RSTD TO ACFT UP TO 60000 LBS. TWYS A3; A5; & A8 RSTD TO ACFT UP TO 12500 LBS.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 19 September 2013 at 0901Z and 17 October 2013 at 0900Z.

 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
CHINS EIGHT   2 pages: [1] [2] (342KB)
EPHRATA SIX   download (156KB)
GLASR NINE   download (331KB)
JAWBN THREE   download (238KB)
OLYMPIA EIGHT   2 pages: [1] [2] (294KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 31L   download (250KB)
ILS RWY 13R **CHANGED**   download (246KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 13R   download (255KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 13R   download (235KB)
LOC/DME RWY 13R **CHANGED**   download (268KB)
HARBOR VISUAL RWY 13R   download (242KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (35KB)
 
Departure Procedures
KENT SIX   2 pages: [1] [2] (375KB)
NEEDLE EIGHT **CHANGED**   2 pages: [1] [2] (475KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (223KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KRNT - Renton Municipal Airport (4 nm SE)
KSEA - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (5 nm S)
S50 - Auburn Municipal Airport (13 nm S)
KPWT - Bremerton National Airport (19 nm W)
KTIW - Tacoma Narrows Airport (19 nm SW)
 
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 16-Oct-2013
 Local
(UTC-7)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:5913:59
Sunrise07:3114:31
Sunset18:1901:19
Evening civil twilight18:5001:50

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  17-Oct-2013 00:29:14
Local (UTC-7)  16-Oct-2013 17:29:14
 
METAR
KBFI 162253Z 04003KT 10SM OVC018 13/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP223 T01330078
KRNT 
4nm SE 
162253Z 08003KT 5SM HZ OVC016 12/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP228 T01170083
KSEA 
5nm S 
162253Z 06006KT 7SM OVC014 12/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP232 T01220078
KPWT 
18nm W 
162255Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3020 RMK AO1
KTIW 
19nm SW 
162253Z 36004KT 10SM OVC013 12/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP225 T01170078
TAF
KBFI 162017Z 1620/1718 VRB05KT 6SM BR SCT006 OVC016 FM162200 33003KT P6SM FEW250 FM170900 00000KT P6SM BKN007 FM171500 11002KT 4SM BR BKN003
KSEA 
5nm S 
162017Z 1620/1724 03007KT 4SM HZ SCT008 OVC012 FM162300 36004KT P6SM BKN250 FM170900 06003KT 4SM BR BKN012 FM171500 06004KT 2SM BR OVC003
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
AeroFlight Executive Services, Inc. ASRI 131.75
206-762-6376
toll-free 1-866-410-6376
[web site]
[email]
SEATTLE'S QUICK-TURN SPECIALISTS * TECH-STOPS * SERVICES AVAILABLE AT CUSTOMS * HEAVY JET HANDLING * CARGO OFF-LOADING
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100LL Jet A
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Galvin Flying Services, Inc.
Paragon Aviation Group
ASRI 129.025
206-763-0350
toll-free 1-800-341-4102
[web site]
[email]
Aviation fuel, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Passenger terminal and lounge, Pilot school (FAR Part 141), ...
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100LL Jet A
FS $8.21 $5.97 
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Clay Lacy Aviation ASRI 131.025
206-762-6000
toll-free 1-800-768-1101
[web site]
[email]
WE ARE THE MILITARY CONTRACT FUEL PROVIDER FOR BOEING FIELD.
We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year! Come see what a difference our service can do for you!
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
The Aviator's Store 206-763-0666
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Getting Around: Taxi, Limo, Rental Cars, Mass Transit

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Metro bus [web site]
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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Boeing Field/King County International Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Boeing Field/King County International Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KBFI have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
RIVERSIDE RESIDENCES 1.9 69
ALEXIS HOTEL, A KIMPTON HOTEL 5.4 315-525
HOLIDAY INN SEATTLE - RENTON 5.7 115-145
DAYS INN SEATTLE SOUTH TUKWILA 3.4 59-110
FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT SEATAC 7.2 149-159
RED LION HOTEL BELLEVUE 7.6 149-150
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SEATTLE BELLEVUE/REDMOND 10.2 179-180
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 5.6 194-195
SLEEP INN - SEATAC AIRPORT 7.7 77-82
ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES RENTON 4.9 70-80
ECONO LODGE SEA TAC AIRPORT 3.6 65-111
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES SEATTLE SEA-TAC 6.6 72-89
 

Other hotels near Boeing Field/King County International Airport

Miles Price ($)
GEORGETOWN INN 1.5 
RAMADA LIMITED TUKWILA/SEATAC 3.6 76-77
KNIGHTS INN SEA TAC AIRPORT 3.8 60-140
TRAVELODGE WEST SEATTLE 4.1 58-99
TRAVELODGE SEATAC AIRPORT - NORTH 4.2 64-76
SILVER CLOUD HOTEL STADIUM 4.6 249-369
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN & SUITES - TUKWILA/SEA TAC AIRPORT 4.7 69-115
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA SEATTLE - TUKWILA 4.8 65-90
HOMEWOOD SUITES SEATTLE - TUKWILA 5.0 127-199

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
    

Hotels in other cities near Boeing Field/King County International Airport

17 in Tukwila
11 in Renton
27 in SeaTac
84 in Seattle
25 in Bellevue
3 in Des Moines
12 in Kent
7 in Kirkland
5 in Redmond
10 in Federal Way
8 in Bremerton
2 in Shoreline
1 in Woodinville
6 in Auburn
8 in Bothell
2 in Gig Harbor
2 in Silverdale
 

Things to do: Attractions on or near the airport

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
Museum of Flight 206-764-5720
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