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Tacoma Narrows Airport

Tacoma, United States

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Tacoma Narrows Airport

Tacoma, United States

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General aviation gateway serving the Tacoma Narrows area.

Location

Gig Harbor, United States

Tacoma Narrows Airport (IATA: TIW, ICAO: KTIW) is a public general aviation airport located in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, near the western end of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. It is owned and operated by Pierce County and primarily serves private, charter, and cargo flights rather than scheduled commercial airline service. The airport sits adjacent to the Tacoma Narrows strait and offers convenient access to the greater Tacoma metropolitan area. It supports a range of general aviation activities including flight training, corporate aviation, and recreational flying. Due to its position near the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the airport enjoys a distinctive geographic setting. It serves as an important reliever facility for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, helping to manage regional air traffic demand.

Terminals

The airport does not have a commercial passenger terminal; it features general aviation facilities including an FBO and hangars.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible by car via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge connecting to Tacoma and the broader Pierce County road network.

Airlines here

No major commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Tacoma Narrows Airport; it is dedicated to general aviation and charter operations.

Notable facts

›Located in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, not within Tacoma city limits.
›Owned and operated by Pierce County.
›Serves as a general aviation reliever airport for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
›Situated near the western end of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
›Has a single runway designated 17/35.

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Tacoma Narrows Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport located 5 mi (8.0 km) west of the central business district of Tacoma, a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is situated south of Gig Harbor, Washington, one mile southwest of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The airport was owned by the city of Tacoma until 2008, when it was purchased by Pierce County.

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