Seattle Paine Field Airport named 5th Best US Airport
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Seattle Paine Field International Airport’s commercial passenger terminal has been ranked 5th in The Washington Post’s list of the 50 Best Airports in America. The airport is recognized for its convenience, efficiency, and enhanced passenger experience. “Our goal was to transform the airport experience, and this ranking reflects our commitment to traveler convenience and […]
Seattle Paine Field Airport awarded $8.5 million BIL grant
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday an $8.5 million Airport Infrastructure Grant to reconstruct 1,600 feet of the existing Taxilane E at Seattle Paine Field International Airport that has reached the end of its useful life. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Paine Field has the funding it needs to invest in a […]
Paine Field changes name to Seattle Paine Field International Airport
EVERETT, Wash., July 18, 2023—Paine Field Snohomish County Airport announced it is formally changing its name to “Seattle Paine Field International Airport” today, July 18, in order to market the airport’s international reach. By adding “Seattle” to the airport’s name it hopes to reach a broader range of tourists, investors, and travelers while reinforcing its […]
Glasair plane crashes at Everett’s Paine Field, killing pilot
EVERETT — A pilot died Thursday afternoon when a small Glasair airplane crashed into woods on the west side of Paine Field shortly after takeoff, closing the airport’s main runway for about an hour and diverting at least one commercial flight. The plane went down at about 2:48 p.m. in an undeveloped, wooded stretch of […]
Paine Field adds San Jose route and extra California flights
EVERETT — Alaska Airlines announced Thursday it will grow its seat capacity at Seattle Paine Field (PAE) by 50% starting this fall and running through summer 2027, adding a new twice-daily nonstop to San Jose Mineta International Airport beginning April 14, 2027, and extra flights and larger aircraft on several existing West Coast routes. Horizon […]
WA airports get $82.1M for upgrades from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced on Friday, May 22, that seven airports across the State of Washington received a total of $82,161,209 in grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the […]
DHS Secretary Signals “Hard Look” at Pulling Customs from Sanctuary City Airports Ahead of FIFA World Cup
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin during an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Monday evening shared that he is considering the withdrawal of CBP customs services from sanctuary city airports if states continue limiting cooperation with ICE— a move that would cripple not only the economy but also FIFA revenues for Washington state. “If […]
Frontier Airlines to discontinue Paine Field service January 2026
EVERETT—Frontier Airlines announced it will cease operations at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) on January 5, 2026, citing low consumer demand, just seven months after launching service. The low-cost carrier began flights from Paine Field on June 2, 2025, with routes to Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. The departure will make Frontier the second […]
Frontier Airlines now serving Snohomish County’s Paine Field International Airport
EVERETT—Frontier Airlines, “America’s Greenest Airline,” made its debut at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) on Monday, June 2 with its inaugural flight from Phoenix arriving shortly after 10:30 a.m. Approximately 1,000 new Frontier Airlines’ passengers are expected on days of flying into and from Paine Field enjoying affordable non-stop flights to Denver, Phoenix, and […]
Snohomish County welcomes Frontier Airlines to Paine Field Airport
EVERETT—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers welcomed Frontier Airlines to Snohomish County’s Paine Field Airport, bringing direct service to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. This additional service means that travelers can fly directly to 10 cities from Paine Field, with Denver as the newest addition. “This is another great day for Snohomish County as we welcome […]
