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Seattle Paine Field International Airport

IATA PAEICAO KPAELocal PAE🇺🇸 Everett
Coordinates
47.9063°N, 122.2820°W
Elevation
606 ft (185 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:47
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
21:05
Civil dusk
21:44

About 15h 39m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Seattle Paine Field International Airport

Seattle Paine Field International Airport

Seattle Paine Field International Airport — also known as Paine Field and Snohomish County Airport — is a commercial and general aviation airport serving the Seattle metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in unincorporated Snohomish County, Washington, between the cities of Mukilteo and Everett, about 25 miles (40 km) north of Seattle. PAE covers 1,315 acres of land.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16R / 34L9,010 ft / 2,746 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
11 / 29▸ displaced4,514 ft / 1,376 m75 ftAspLightedClosed
16L / 34R3,004 ft / 916 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (10)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS128.650 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL126.750 MHz
CNTRSEATTLE CNTR128.500 MHz
CTAFCTAF132.950 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
OPSAR OPS34.100 MHz
RDOSEATTLE RDO132.960 MHz
TWRACFT ARR E OF CNTRLN ORRY 16L/34R120.200 MHz
TWRACFT ARR W OF CNTRLN ORRY 16R/34L132.950 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(2)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA RClass BControlled6000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
EVERETT CLASS DClass DControlledGND3100 ft MSL
EVERETT CLASS E2Class EControlledGND3100 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Rucker Hill Tower322 ft381 ft
The Edition230 ft69 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Seattle Paine Field International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Seattle Paine Field International Airport?

The ICAO code for Seattle Paine Field International Airport is KPAE, and its IATA code is PAE.

Where is Seattle Paine Field International Airport located?

Seattle Paine Field International Airport is medium airport located in Everett, United States, at an elevation of 606 ft (185 m).

How many runways does Seattle Paine Field International Airport have?

Seattle Paine Field International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 9,010 ft / 2,746 m.

What time zone is Seattle Paine Field International Airport in?

Seattle Paine Field International Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Seattle Paine Field International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Seattle Paine Field International Airport is approximately 15° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Seattle Paine Field International Airport?

The nearest airport to Seattle Paine Field International Airport is Jim & Julie's Airport (96WA), about 5.1 nm to the e, followed by Harvey Field and Heineck Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Seattle Paine Field International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.