King County International Airport - Boeing Field — Seattle, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereKing County International Airport - Boeing Field in Seattle uses the IATA code BFI, with KBFI as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BFI
King County International Airport - Boeing Field
King County International Airport, widely known as Boeing Field, carries the code BFI and sits within Seattle, Washington, just 21 feet above sea level along the Duwamish River valley. Two runways support a mix of cargo carriers, general aviation, corporate jets, and aircraft manufacturing traffic tied to Boeing, whose early operations in the area gave the field its common name. The airport sits well within city limits, closer to downtown Seattle than the region's main commercial gateway, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located to the south. BFI handles a significant volume of air cargo moving through the Pacific Northwest, along with flight testing and pilot training activity, even though it carries little scheduled passenger airline service of its own.
Runways at King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 3709 ft (1131 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 14R/32L | 10007 ft (3050 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SEATTLE APP/DEP | 119.2 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.75 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 132.4 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | SEATTLE RDO | 122.5 MHz |
| TWR | BOEING TOWER (Rwy 14L/32R) | 118.3 MHz |
| TWR | BOEING TOWER (Rwy 14R/32L & All IFR) | 120.6 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — 8.8 km (5.5 mi)
- Bremerton National Airport (PWT) — 35.2 km (21.9 mi)
- Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) — 35.6 km (22.1 mi)
- Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) — 42.2 km (26.2 mi)
- McChord Air Force Base (TCM) — 45.3 km (28.1 mi)
- Gray Army Air Field (GRF) — 54.1 km (33.6 mi)
- Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) — 76.9 km (47.8 mi)
- Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) — 95.5 km (59.3 mi)
Cargo dispatchers and freight brokers moving goods through Seattle track shipments under BFI more often than leisure travelers do, since the field handles heavy air freight rather than passenger bookings. Visitors sometimes confuse this code with SEA, only to discover Boeing Field serves a very different kind of traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for King County International Airport - Boeing Field?
The IATA code for King County International Airport - Boeing Field is BFI.
What is the ICAO code for King County International Airport - Boeing Field?
The ICAO code for King County International Airport - Boeing Field is KBFI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.