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 […]
Reminder: Paine Field Airport remains a no-drone zone
EVERETT—Paine Field Airport is reminding Snohomish County residents that it is illegal to fly a drone within five miles of the airfield without first obtaining permission from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the airport. With the rapid advancement of technology, the availability of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, has significantly […]
Hero flight crew thwarted pilot attempting to crash plane
PORTLAND, Oregon, October 23, 2023—An off-duty airplane pilot onboard Alaska Airlines flight 2059, leaving Everett’s Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) for San Francisco, is facing 167 charges after attempting to disrupt the plane’s engines Sunday evening forcing an emergency landing in Portland. The off-duty pilot, identified as 44-year-old Joseph D. Emerson, was taken into […]
Snohomish County delegates optimistic after returning from Paris Air Show
PARIS, France, August 2, 2023—Terry Ryan, Aerospace Economic Development Director for Snohomish County, returned from the Paris Air Show last month where he joined a team of Snohomish County delegates set on forming connections, strengthening relationships, and supporting the many Snohomish County-based aerospace companies who were featured. The Paris Air Show, which took place June […]
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 […]
Paine Field Master Plan opens to public before FAA approval
EVERETT, Wash., March 13, 2023—The latest Master Plan for Paine Field Airport that assesses and directs airport improvements for the next 20 years, has solidified its final draft and is open for public comment before the Snohomish County Council and FAA stamp off on its final approval. As part of this community engagement, the public […]
Paine Field seeks public comment on Passenger Facility Charge
EVERETT, Wash., March 8, 2023—Snohomish County intends to file an application with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) to collect funds for improvement projects at Paine Field / Snohomish County Airport, located in Snohomish County, Washington. The application for the PFC is done in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation […]
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 […]
