Pilot information
Airport details
- Airport code: BFI
- Field elevation: 21.0 MSL surveyed
- Latitude: 47° 31.30N estimated
- Longitude: 122° 18.12W estimated
Aircraft parking
Itinerant and transient aircraft parking
There are four transient light general aviation parking spots available. Two are on the northeast corner of the airfield, and two more are on the southwest corner, next to the Museum of Flight.
The rate for is $5 for every 12 hours. Airport Operations will collect payment upon departure. Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are accepted. Card payments will be processed through the airport's online payment portal and will be charged a 2.5% ($2 minimum) convenience fee.
Pilots: Contact Airport Operations at 206-296-7334 to access the gate upon departure.
There is no general aviation parking available at the terminal. Call Airport Operations before your flight to arrange parking.
Transient aircraft parking map
In addition to the four transient spots, the airport has three Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) on the field that can accommodate all sizes of aircraft. Contact them for current rates.
Paying by card or e-check
We have partnered with a third-party service to provide you with convenient online options via credit card, debit card, or electronic check (e-check). There is a 2.5% convenience fee ($2 minimum) to use this service. The service provider, not the airport, will appear as the merchant of record on your bank or credit card statement.
Paying by mobile phone
There are signs posted at each itinerant parking spot with a QR code that pilots can scan and use to pay their parking fees via mobile phone. There is a $2 convenience fee to use this option.
Operator | Phone | Unicom |
---|---|---|
Modern Aviation | 206-762-6000 1-800-768-1101 |
131.025 |
Signature Flight Support | 206-763-0350 1-800-341-4102 |
129.025 |
Skyservice | 206-762-6376 1-866-410-6376 |
131.75 |
Monthly tiedown and hangar rental
The airport is currently at 100% capacity for monthly rental space. We can add you to our waitlist.
Contacts
24-hour Operations line | 206-296-7334 |
Airport Administration | 206-296-7380 |
Automated Surface Observing System | 206-658-6435 |
Automated Terminal Information Service | 206-767-4113 |
Control tower (FAA) | 206-658-6400 |
Fixed-base operators | View tenant directory |
Flight Service Station | 206-658-6600 |
Operations (24-hour) | 206-296-7334 |
Police/Rescue and Fire Fighting | 206-296-7392 |
U.S. Customs & Border Protection |
206-553-0667 (BFI Main) 206-214-2200 Option #1 (General Aviation & Agriculture) 206-214-4960 Duty Manager (Urgent Matters) |
Frequencies
Controller | Function | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Short Runway | 14L/32R | 118.3 |
Long Runway | 14R/32L | 120.6 |
Ground Control | 14R/32L | 121.9 |
Clearance Delivery | IFR Clearance | 132.4 |
OTHER: | UNICOM | 122.95 |
ILS/DME | 110.9 | |
NOLLA LOM | 362 | |
VOT | Equipment Testing | 108.6 |
Seattle Approach | Transition Airspace | 119.2/123.9 |
Seattle Approach | VFR Practice Approaches | 125.9 |
Hazards
Wrong runway alignments and landings
Pilots using the airport may experience several issues, including:
- Wrong surface and runway alignments
- Wrong runway landings
- Flying through the parallel final, then turning back to the correct final
These are documented events. Many undocumented events are also noticed and corrected by air traffic controllers and pilots. Wrong runway landings and alignments pose a significant safety risk. Aircraft using the wrong runway could collide with other planes or vehicles.
We ask all pilots to read and follow this FAA letter about the issue.
For more information, watch this video:
Runways
Runway 32L | Glide path is 3.10 degrees (4-light PAPI on left) |
Runway 14R | Glide path is 3.00 degrees (4-light PAPI on left) |
Approaches | ILS, LOC/DME |
Runway 14R/32L | 10,000' x 200' |
Runway 14L/32R | 3,710' x 100' |
Services
- Agriculture clearance
- 24/7 air traffic control tower
- 24/7 aircraft rescue and firefighting
- Avionics and repairs
- Fixed base operators
- Flight training
- Fuel (Jet-A and 100LL)
- Hangars
- Helicopter services
- Public Health
- Tiedowns
- U.S. Customs and Immigration Service
Additional resources
How to apply for the tiedown waitlist
Itinerant parking arrangements: Call 206-296-7334 (Airport Operations )
Tenants
Operator | Phone | Toll-free | Unicom |
---|---|---|---|
Skyservice | 206-762-6376 | 1-866-410-6376 | 131.75 |
Modern Aviation | 206-762-6000 | 1-800-768-1101 | 131.025 |
Signature Flight Support | 206-763-0350 | 1-800-341-4102 | 129.025 |
The Boeing Company | 206-655-1131 | 123.55 |