Pilot is uninjured after Cessna makes emergency landing at Paine Field
EVERETT—A Cessna 337 made a hard landing on the main runway at the Seattle Paine Field International Airport in Everett after reporting issues with the aircraft’s rear landing gear Thursday morning. The pilot, and sole occupant of the aircraft was not injured, the airport said. The incident occurred around 10:19 a.m. on Thursday morning, March […]
New temporary SAF Center set to open later this year at Paine Field Airport
EVERETT—The ball is rolling on Paine Field’s new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research and Development Center as the repository prepares to break ground later this year, with a later, permanent facility currently entering its planning phase. SAF’s are a biofuel with similar properties and safety requirements as conventional jet fuel used in aircraft but with […]
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 […]
Don’t be alarmed! Paine Field Airport to conduct fire drills
Each year, Paine Field Fire conducts a live fire training to meet its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 Airport Certification. This FAA requirement ensures that Paine Field personnel uses its ARFF apparatus proficiently during a live fire drill. In the past few years, the airport sent its firefighters to other cities to receive the […]
Joshua Marcy appointed Director of Paine Field Airport
EVERETT, Wash., April 13, 2023—After completing a nationwide search, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced the appointment of Joshua Marcy as the permanent Director for Paine Field Airport. Marcy has served as the Interim Director since the departure of Arif Ghouse in February. The appointment requires Snohomish County Council confirmation. With over 20 years […]
Josh Marcy appointed as Interim Director for Paine Field Airport
EVERETT, Wash., February 3, 2023 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the appointment of Josh Marcy as Interim Director for Paine Field Airport, replacing Arif Ghouse who has been Director for over eight years. Arif has accepted a job as Chief Operating Officer at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The interim appointment will be effective February […]
Paine Field employees gain esteemed AAAE certifications
EVERETT, December 10, 2022—Three Paine Field Airport employees have received esteemed certifications from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) within recent months including Joshua Marcy, Deputy Airport Director, who earned his Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) – one of the AAAE’s highest, and most difficult, certifications to acquire. The airport now has 18 employees who […]
Public invited to review Paine Field Airport Master Plan draft
EVERETT, Wash., June 1, 2022 – Airport planners have completed draft concepts and alternatives for the Paine Field Airport Master Plan. Snohomish County invites the public to visit our online open house from June 1 to 30, to get an update on what the team has been working on, to learn more about the master […]
Paine Field Snohomish County Airport’s emergency drill an “absolute success”
EVERETT, Wash., May 12, 2022 – Today at 10 a.m., Paine Field Snohomish County Airport conducted its full-scale, triannual emergency Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) drill. The exercise simulated a plane accident scenario and involved multiple agencies, from airport staff to the FBI. Paine Field Airport conducts drills throughout the year, including quarterly fire department tabletop […]
Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport to conduct full-scale emergency drill
EVERETT, Wash., May 10, 2022 – Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency drill on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon. WHAT: FAA-required full-scale airport emergency drill WHEN: Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Paine Field Fire Department, 10630 36th Pl W., Everett The […]
