Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (KPAE)
More about Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field)
Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) is Everett, Washington’s private-jet gateway for travelers using the north side of the Seattle area, with charter service into and out of Seattle through KPAE. Set in Snohomish County, the field gives an arrival a different texture from a downtown or major-airline airport: quieter, more local, and closely tied to Everett’s aviation character.
The arrival is built around the private-aviation sequence: aircraft, handling plan, and car coordinated before the wheels touch down. For charter travelers, that means fewer public-terminal steps and a more direct move from cabin to ground transportation, with Everett, Washington as the immediate point of arrival. A trip that would otherwise feel like a commercial-airport transfer can become a controlled, appointment-driven handoff.
Planning through KPAE is straightforward when the itinerary is Seattle-focused. The airport’s longest runway is 9,010 feet, and Amalfi Jets can arrange charter routes between Seattle and destinations such as Aspen, Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Rome, Cabo San Lucas, Honolulu, and Scottsdale. Popular leisure and business pairs also include Seattle with Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Cancun, Nassau, Geneva, Lisbon, and Ibiza.
Seattle Boeing Field International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport also serve Seattle, and each can make sense for the right itinerary. KPAE is the natural conversation when Everett itself, Snohomish County, or the north side of the Seattle area is the more practical setting for the trip. That choice is less about claiming one airport over another and more about placing the aircraft where the day will actually begin or end.
Everett gives the arrival a distinct Pacific Northwest frame: water, aerospace, and the working edge of the Seattle metro area rather than a generic airport approach. For travelers who value a discreet arrival with Seattle access, the field keeps the journey grounded in a place with its own identity.
“For KPAE, our charter desk secures preferred arrival and departure windows first, then matches aircraft options to firm dates. Early schedule commitment gives us more room to compare choices on Seattle routes.”
Quick Facts
Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) at a glance
- ICAO
- KPAE
- IATA
- PAE
- Location
- Everett, Washington, United States
- Longest runway
- 9,010 ft
Destinations served by KPAE
Other airports serving the same destinations as KPAE
Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) is not the only airport recorded against these destinations. The fields below serve the same cities — weigh them against the facts above before deciding where to fly.
Planning a charter through KPAE
- Confirm the airport
- Quotes for this trip are issued against Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (KPAE). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
- Share the wider itinerary
- Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around Everett, Washington, United States, and the schedule is built to fit it.
- Runway on record
- The longest runway recorded for this airport is 9,010 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.
Popular routes through KPAE
Classes shown are the range fit for each leg, not a restriction at KPAE.
| Route | This airport | Typical aircraft | Flight time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 2h 2m – 2h 20m | 836 nm |
| Cabo San Lucas to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 37m – 4h 11m | 1,591 nm |
| Cancun to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 5h 10m – 6h | 2,336 nm |
| Charleston to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 4h 41m – 5h 26m | 2,104 nm |
| Chicago to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 23m – 3h 54m | 1,479 nm |
| Dallas to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 19m – 3h 50m | 1,452 nm |
| Geneva to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 9h 48m – 11h 25m | 4,561 nm |
| Hilton Head to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 4h 40m – 5h 24m | 2,094 nm |
| Honolulu to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 5h 9m – 5h 59m | 2,328 nm |
| Houston to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 44m – 4h 19m | 1,647 nm |
| Ibiza to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 10h 19m – 12h 2m | 4,811 nm |
| Jackson Hole to Seattle | Arriving Seattle | Light Jets · Midsize Jets | 1h 25m – 1h 37m | 540 nm |
Common questions about Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) charter
What airport code should my team use for a charter to Paine Field?
Use KPAE for the ICAO code and PAE for the IATA code when planning a charter to Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) in Everett, Washington.
Can I book a private jet between Seattle and London through KPAE?
Yes. Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) is listed for Seattle to London and London to Seattle charter routes, along with international city pairs such as Paris, Rome, Lisbon, Geneva, and Ibiza.
Why would I use KPAE instead of Boeing Field or Seattle-Tacoma?
A traveler may choose Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) when an Everett, Washington arrival better fits the itinerary while still serving Seattle; Boeing Field and Seattle-Tacoma also serve Seattle, so the right airport depends on where the trip begins or ends.
How long is the runway at KPAE?
The longest runway at Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) is 9,010 feet; your advisor will confirm the appropriate aircraft and operating plan for the specific itinerary before quoting.
Which leisure routes are commonly planned through this Seattle-area airport?
Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) is listed for charter routes connecting Seattle with Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Providenciales, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Honolulu, Aspen, Jackson Hole, Key West, and Scottsdale, among others.
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