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William R Fairchild International Airport
Port Angeles, United States
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William R Fairchild International Airport
Port Angeles, United States
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ICAO
291 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to Olympic Peninsula and the Pacific Northwest.
Opened
1940
Location
Port Angeles, United States
William R. Fairchild International Airport is a public airport located in Port Angeles, Washington, serving the northern Olympic Peninsula. It is named after William R. Fairchild, a local businessman and civic leader who was instrumental in the airport's development.
The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 288 feet above sea level and features a single runway. It primarily serves general aviation traffic, with limited scheduled commercial service connecting Port Angeles to Seattle and other regional destinations.
Despite its international designation, the airport handles relatively low passenger volumes and serves as an important link for a region that is otherwise somewhat isolated by the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building reflecting its regional and general aviation focus.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxis, with the airport located a short drive from downtown Port Angeles.
Airlines here
Kenmore Air has operated scheduled seaplane and regional service connecting Port Angeles to the Seattle area.
Notable facts
- ›The airport holds international designation, allowing it to handle customs and immigration for flights from Canada.
- ›It sits near the entrance to Olympic National Park, a major tourist destination.
- ›The airport is named after local businessman and aviation advocate William R. Fairchild.
- ›It has a single runway oriented roughly east-west.
- ›Port Angeles is a ferry gateway to Victoria, British Columbia, complementing the airport's cross-border role.
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Latest news
Peninsula Daily News· 5/7/2022
BACK WHEN: Clallam County’s William R. Fairchild International Airport rich in history
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Sequim Gazette· 7/2/2021
They’re here! Dash planes arrive in Port Angeles
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legacy.com· 5/13/2024
Mary Lou Fairchild Obituary (1931 - 2024) - Sequim, WA - Peninsula Daily News
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Peninsula Daily News· 4/8/2025
Citizen Air aims to expand access
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legacy.com· 11/13/2024
James Fairchild Obituary (1952 - 2024) - Port Angeles, WA - Peninsula Daily News
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Peninsula Daily News· 2/22/2017
Port of Port Angeles: Grant for air service needs closer look
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