FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 OCTOBER 2009
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 -8 (UTC -7 during Daylight Saving 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 (on field) |
| NOTAMs facility: | BFI (NOTAM-D service available) |
| Attendance: | CONTINUOUS |
| Wind indicator: | lighted |
| Segmented circle: | no |
| Lights: | DUSK-DAWN
HIRL RY 13R/31L OPER DUSK-DAWN. MIRL RY 13L/31R NOT OPR 1400-2300. |
| Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee: | yes, CONTACT ARPT OPS. |
| Fire and rescue: | ARFF index A |
| International operations: | international airport of entry |
Airport Communications
| UNICOM: | 122.95 |
| ATIS: | 127.75(206-767-4113) |
| WX ASOS: | PHONE 206-763-6904 |
| BOEING GROUND: | 121.9 |
| BOEING TOWER: | 118.3(309-127) 120.6(128-308) 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 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 (309-127) AND DEPS RWY 13L/31R.
- FREQ 120.6 (128-308) AND DEPS RWY 13R/31L AND ALL JETS; HEAVY ACFT AND IFR ARRS.
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
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| SEAr344/5.7 | | SEATTLE VORTAC | | 116.80 | | 19E |
| PAEr162/23.4 | | PAINE VOR/DME | | 110.60 | | 20E |
| TCMr355/24.0 | | MCCHORD VORTAC | | 109.60 | | 22E |
| NDB name | | Hdg/Dist | | Freq | | Var | | ID |
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| RENTON | | 280/4.1 | | 353 | | 20E | | RNT | .-. -. - |
| DONDO | | 343/10.0 | | 224 | | 19E | | ODD | --- -.. -.. |
| KITSAP | | 063/18.6 | | 206 | | 20E | | PWT | .--. .-- - |
| CARNEY | | 052/22.9 | | 274 | | 20E | | CAN | -.-. .- -. |
| LACOMAS | | 000/33.0 | | 328 | | 18E | | LAC | .-.. .- -.-. |
| MASON COUNTY | | 043/36.1 | | 348 | | 19E | | MNC | -- -. -.-. |
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 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 13R | | RUNWAY 31L |
| Latitude: | 47-32.432580N | | 47-31.005077N |
| Longitude: | 122-18.681355W | | 122-17.474572W |
| Elevation: | 17.3 ft. | | 20.8 ft. |
| Gradient: | 0.1% | | 0.1% |
| Traffic pattern: | right | | left |
| Runway heading: | 130 magnetic, 150 true | | 310 magnetic, 330 true |
| Displaced threshold: | no | | 880 ft. |
| Declared distances: | TORA:10001 TODA:10000 ASDA:9120 LDA:9120 | | TORA:10001 TODA:10001 ASDA:10001 LDA:9120 |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, 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 lights | | yes, no lights |
| Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | 12 ft. fence, 240 ft. from runway, 425 ft. right of centerline, 3:1 slope to clear | | 27 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 |
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| Runway edge lights: | medium intensity |
| Operational restrictions: | RUNWAY 13L/31R NOT AVAILABLE FOR AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS |
| RUNWAY 13L | | RUNWAY 31R |
| Latitude: | 47-32.281070N | | 47-31.751573N |
| Longitude: | 122-18.447667W | | 122-17.999917W |
| Elevation: | 17.6 ft. | | 17.2 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | right |
| Runway heading: | 130 magnetic, 150 true | | 310 magnetic, 330 true |
| Displaced threshold: | 240 ft. | | 365 ft. |
| Markings: | basic, in good condition | | basic, 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: | yes | | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Obstructions: | none | | 210 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: | | 463 | | Single engine airplanes: | | 257 | | Multi engine airplanes: | | 86 | | Jet airplanes: | | 65 | | Helicopters: | | 31 | | Military aircraft: | | 24 |
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| Aircraft operations: avg 898/day * | | 40% | local general aviation | | 37% | transient general aviation | | 20% | air taxi | | 3% | commercial | | <1% | military | | * for 12-month period ending 30 September 2008 | |
Additional Remarks
| - | ITINERANT/TRANSIENT PARKING AVBL. CONTACT ARPT OPS 206-296-7334. |
| - | TWR 80 FT AGL LCTD 1200 FT N AND 900 FT W OF THLD RY 13R. |
| - | TWY A6 CLSD INDEFLY. TWY B8 CLSD INDEFLY. |
| - | 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. |
| - | TPA RWY 13L/31R 1000 MSL; RWY 13R/31L 800 MSL. |
| - | TOUCH AND GO LNDGS PROHIBITED 2200-0700. |
| - | IF ACESS TO BOEING RAMP REQUIRED; CTC BOEING FLT DISPATCH 206-655-3421 FOR APVL DURING NORMAL DUTY HRS. |
| - | 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 November 2009 at 0901Z and 17 December 2009 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
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| CHINS SIX | |
download (316KB) |
| EPHRATA SIX | |
download (184KB) |
| GLASR SEVEN | |
download (355KB) |
| JAWBN ONE | |
download (301KB) |
| OLYMPIA SIX | |
download (262KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
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| ILS RWY 13R | |
download (308KB) |
| ILS RWY 31L | |
download (300KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 13R | |
download (292KB) |
| RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 13R | |
download (319KB) |
| LOC/DME RWY 13R | |
download (310KB) |
| HARBOR VISUAL RWY 13R | |
download (334KB) |
| NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (25KB) |
Departure Procedures |
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| KENT FOUR | |
download (291KB) |
| NEEDLE SIX | |
download (283KB) |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (62KB) |
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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| Aerial photo |
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WARNING: Photo may not be current or correct
Photo courtesy of BruceAir
Photo taken 21-Sep-2009
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| Sectional chart |
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Click on chart to expand
Sectional chart courtesy of SkyVector.com
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CAUTION: Diagram may not be current
Download PDF
of official airport diagram from the FAA
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| Sunrise and sunset |
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Times for 21-Nov-2009
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(UTC-8) | | Zulu
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| Morning civil twilight | | 06:50 | | 14:50 |
| Sunrise | | 07:24 | | 15:24 |
| Sunset | | 16:26 | | 00:26 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 17:00 | | 01:00 |
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| Current date and time |
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| Zulu (UTC) | 22-Nov-2009 01:34:16 |
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| Local (UTC-8) | 21-Nov-2009 17:34:16 |
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| METAR |
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| KBFI | 220053Z 17009KT 10SM -RA SCT043 BKN085 OVC100 09/03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP094 P0000 T00890033
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KRNT
4nm SE | 220053Z 15007KT 10SM SCT041 SCT070 BKN090 09/03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP099 T00890028
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KSEA
5nm S | 220053Z 17009KT 10SM SCT037 BKN085 08/02 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP102 T00780022
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KPWT
18nm W | 220115Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM BKN023 OVC030 06/03 A2983 RMK AO1 P0002
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KTIW
19nm SW | 220053Z 18012G18KT 10SM BKN038 OVC060 08/03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00780028
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| TAF |
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| KBFI | 212335Z 2200/2224 16009KT P6SM -RA SCT028 OVC040 FM220200 13010KT 5SM -RA BR OVC025 WS020/18035KT FM220600 10006KT 5SM -RA BR OVC025 WS020/18035KT FM221200 22015G25KT 4SM RA BR OVC025 FM221500 22012G22KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 BKN045 FM222100 20010KT P6SM
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KSEA
5nm S | 212335Z 2200/2306 18012KT P6SM -RA SCT025 OVC035 FM220200 14009KT 4SM -RA BR OVC020 WS020/18035KT FM220600 09008KT 4SM -RA BR OVC020 WS020/17035KT FM221200 23020G30KT 4SM RA BR OVC020 FM221500 24015G25KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC040 FM222100 22012KT P6SM
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| NOTAMs |
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