What John Wayne (SNA) is to LAX, Paine Field (PAE) is to SEA…read more Maybe not the best comparison here, but for someone who has been to both pairs of airports with half of one pair in proximity with the other half, it's a fair enough proportional analogy where the airport sizes are commensurate to one another. I live in Los Angeles County about the same distance between SNA and LAX, and hands down, I'd choose SNA over LAX because it's much less hassle to fly into and out of Orange County. Similarly, if I were to live in King County the same distance between PAE and SEA, I'd indubitably prefer the airport in Snohomish County instead. That is, unless my final destination or choice of airlines isn't associated with PAE. Only two airlines operate at PAE: Alaska and Frontier. Flights out of PAE will end up in Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, or a city in California. Any other destination, you will need a connecting flight. Any other airline, you will have to choose SeaTac instead. In my case, I was flying to SNA in Orange County, CA via Alaska Airlines. After getting dropped off at the passenger terminal, I made my way inside where I was able to check in my bag at a kiosk and get a luggage tag, which I secured around the handle of my bag, After dropping off my bag, I made my way to the TSA Security Checkpoint, where there was not a single customer in line. The security agent was in a very bubbly mood, even this early in the morning, trying to perk me up as I was still trying to wake up for my morning flight, so I do appreciate how upbeat she was to me! And I also appreciate how there was no line to get through security either! It's almost like nobody else in Puget Sound even knows about this airport that you almost wonder if you're even allowed to fly out of there. I flew out of SNA at an even earlier time, and I still had to wait a few minutes in line to get through security; my groupmates on this trip mentioned an even longer line at the TSA security checkpoint they went through at SNA. Hopefully they won't read this review; otherwise, they might be jealous of how I always found the shortest lines through security lol. I did joke to the bubbly TSA agent that I was still trying to wake up and could use some coffee; she mentioned there was coffee in the secure area. It's all the way at the left corner near Gate 1: Beecher's Handmade Cheese, which supposedly boasts the world's best mac & cheese. Hmm, can't be too certain about that. There's also a bar called Upper Case Bar, which is closer to Gates 2A/2B. Those are literally the only options for eats and drinks at this airport. If you don't like either, I'd recommend doing what I did: pack a couple of granola bars in your carry-on before boarding your plane, where the flight attendants will serve you refreshments, which include coffee. There are only three gates at this airport: Gate 1, Gate 2A, and Gate 2B. Initially, my flight was assigned to Gate 2B, which would have necessitated going outside before entering the plane. It was raining pretty hard that morning, and to make matters worse, my flight was delayed by almost two hours due to maintenance issues. Luckily, the flight got re-assigned to Gate 2A, which had a jet bridge, meaning that we didn't have to go outside to board the plane. Great news! I think the reason for the lack of a jet bridge at Gate 2B is because of how close it is to Gate 2A. However, if it rains a lot in that area, maybe consider a makeshift jet bridge on concrete so that passengers won't have to worry about getting wet before boarding the plane? Before the gate change announcement, we were told that they could provide umbrellas for us to borrow while walking to the plane, but there was only a limited number. I was almost afraid I'd have to use my own umbrella, which was in my backpack, and then place my wet umbrella back in my backpack during the flight. I really appreciated the awning at the dropoff location because, like I previously said, it was raining pretty hard during the early morning of my flight. I thought I was going to get a little wet at least before going inside the airport, but nope! However, since Paine Field is pretty large, I wouldn't recommend totally relying on GPS because it may take you to a different part of Paine Field. You might end up spending more time trying to find the airport than waiting inside the airport for your flight! I visited Everett, WA back in 2017, and while Paine Field had existed back then, the Passenger Terminal didn't until two years later. My only option then was to fly into SeaTac and then make the hour-long drive to Everett. Had my visit to Everett happened after that or if the Passenger Terminal had opened at least three years earlier, I easily could have flown in there instead. TL;DR: If you live closer to Everett, definitely consider flying out of PAE over SEA! Much less hassle and foot traffic here, but also make sure you know beforehand where in PAE the passenger terminal is.

Security is very disorganized and group up and stand in the egress blocking passengers from…read moreexiting. A glass of wine was going to be $45.00. The wine was $18.00 carry out charge(15.00) we were sitting at the bar the rest were taxes. One of the security people took one of our Metro cards that still had 3'w more years on it.

What a well-run airport! I only stopped here for a connecting flight but it was an easy,…read morestress-free experience! Our connecting flight was just 3 gates over, making the 1.5 hr layover easy; enough time to grab something to eat since Delta didn't feed us on the prior 6.5 hr flight. Before you know it, it was time to board our connecting flight. Easy peazy! Friendly personnel, clean and quiet.

First time since the renovation and airport looks nice…read more We had an early flight so a lot of places still closed but glad all of the construction is completed.

we did the tour, it's a free tour and you can contact the office to get the tour registered for…read moreyour party! Nada was our tour guide and it was amazing to hear about the small airport and it's significance especially for private customers and companies that have their own hangar. the best part of the trip was the Firestation stop where the super friendly firefighters gave us a demo and answered all the questions.

When Franks flying PRIVATE I'm at this airport!…read more Now I've flown commercially to Vancouver Island for a fishing trip which was an amazing experince. Was able to park my vehcicle and leave it in the parking lot. The experince of going through the boarding process in less than 15 minutes was amazing. Why can't all airports make it this easy. Back many moons ago NEXUS OFFICES were located in the building, I know cause this was where I got my NEXUS pass. Use to be a great dinner inside the airport to grab a fast burger with minimum hassle but sadly is longer flipping burgers. I'm sure if you've made it to the airport well you've noticed its small but effciant for personal, small commercial aircraft & private aircraft. The captain has turned on the fasten seatbelts sign. If you haven't already done so, we ask that you stow your carry-on luggage underneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin. Enjoy your airport & flight experiance from King County International Airport !

I live close to the airport At 5:50 a.m. today Saturday, planes were flying above us,waking…read moreeveryone up! This is NOT OKAY and needs to stop asap! How would you like to be woke up by these annoying pests???

This is a small (in comparison) airport, but it's a nice place to visit. There is a picnic table…read moreright next to where the gliders take flight. Also has great parking as well as handicap parking. If you didn't want to sit at the table there is a park bench with a back too.

Fun airport to fly in and out of. It is a Class D airport with ATC Services during the day. Super…read morebusy airport during the summer with one North-South runway. Careful of the trees on the west side. Notice I get a bit of a wind when I am level with them on landing. Has a couple of flight schools and a restaurant on the air field.

Great airport, great restaurant and bar. MUST try the Clam…read moreChowder. Flew up in a 90 from Phoenix and the staff were quick and nice. Like airports used to be.

Goodwin Avation has just begun Biplane Rides from the hangar at Jefferson International Airport…read more The airport itself is the perfect place to host this concession as the field is still something like the early airfield of WWI. (Snoopy and the Red Baron would really enjoy a scenic "dog flight" in the skies above Puget Sound.) Airport webcams record the weather round the clock, year in and year out. Last winter I enjoyed watching the wings of a plane tethered near the runway...as several inches of snow piled on its wings. (Of course, I was far away in a sunny clime. I'm not sure I would have likedthe sight as much if I were sitting at the Spruce Goose waiting for the storm to pass over. )

I have been eating and enjoying meals here for years. I especially love the generous portion,…read morereasonably priced breakfasts. Now that the restaurant has been remodeled and the bathrooms updated, it is a true pleasure to eat there. Nice outside deck seating too on a sunny day and you can still watch the planes land and take off.

Great little flight school fun runway for taking offs and landings trees :-)…read more SpanaFlight/Crest Airpark Norman Grier Field S36