Seattle Paine Field

Name

Seattle Paine Field

Legal name

Seattle Paine Field Passenger Terminal

Website

https://flypainefield.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seattle Paine Field International Airport is a single-terminal commercial passenger facility in Everett, Washington, operating as a public-private partnership between Snohomish County and Propeller Airports to provide regional air service as an alternative to Seattle-Tacoma, primarily serving Alaska and Frontier Airlines passengers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Airline Fees: Fees charged to airlines operating at the terminal for landing, gate access, and passenger services
2. Parking Services: Revenue from parking facilities at the terminal including valet and self-park options
3. Food & Beverage Concessions: Revenue share from food and beverage operations including Beecher's Handmade Cheese and Upper Case bar
4. Advertising: In-terminal advertising opportunities sold to businesses seeking exposure to travelers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Seattle Paine Field operates a commercial passenger terminal in Everett, Washington, providing ticketing, security screening, departure lounges, jet bridges, and baggage claim services for airline partners. Adjacent services include parking facilities, rental car partnerships, food and beverage concessions, and real-time flight status information. The terminal serves as a regional alternative to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for travelers in the Snohomish County and north Seattle metropolitan area.

Product overview

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) operates a single passenger terminal facility developed through a public-private partnership between Snohomish County and Propeller Airports. The terminal provides commercial airline passenger services including ticketing, security screening, departure lounges, and baggage claim. Adjacent services include parking facilities, ground transportation, rental car services, and food & beverage concessions managed by third-party operators. The offering is a unified airport terminal with no modular software products or platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Terminal Services Full-service commercial passenger terminal offering ticketing, security screening, departure lounges, jet bridges, and baggage claim facilities for multiple airlines. Used by ticketed airline passengers departing and arriving at Seattle Paine Field.
• Parking Services On-site parking facilities at the terminal including standard self-park lot and valet service, operated in partnership with Republic Parking. Available to travelers and visitors of the terminal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million passengers served within first year of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Propeller AirportsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPropeller Airports is the private operator of Seattle Paine Field Passenger Terminal under a public-private partnership with Snohomish County. The company developed, built, and operates the terminal infrastructure and is responsible for day-to-day operations, vendor management, and customer experience.
• Alaska AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlaska Airlines is the primary airline partner operating scheduled commercial passenger service from Paine Field. Service includes flights to Portland, Boise, and Honolulu. Alaska Airlines launched service at Paine Field in March 2019 and has expanded routes over time.
• Frontier AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrontier Airlines debuted at Seattle Paine Field in June 2025, offering ultra-low-cost service to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix as a new airline partner.
• McGee Air ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationMcGee Air Services provides ground handling and logistics services at Paine Field, including aircraft turnaround, passenger boarding assistance, and baggage handling.
• Beecher's Handmade CheeseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeecher's Handmade Cheese manages the food and beverage concessions at the terminal, operating a retail location and providing dining options for passengers.
• Republic ParkingcoreTechnology or IntegrationRepublic Parking provides parking and customer services at the terminal under agreement with Propeller Airports.
• TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreOthersTSA operates security screening checkpoint operations at the terminal, providing required security services for departing passengers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA): Small regional commercial airport serving the Charlotte, NC metro area as an alternative to CLT. Comparable in scale (under 1M annual passengers), single dominant airline relationship, and similar boutique regional positioning.
• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT): Small regional commercial airport serving northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire as an alternative to Boston Logan. Comparable scale, limited carrier base, and similar reliance on a few legacy/ULCC partners.
• John Wayne Airport (SNA): Small commercial regional airport serving Orange County/LA metro as an alternative to LAX. Comparable terminal size, premium passenger experience, and high parking/concession revenue intensity as a constrained-capacity regional facility.
• Stewart International Airport (SWF): Small regional commercial airport serving the Hudson Valley/New York metro as an alternative to the NYC hubs. Comparable scale, limited passenger throughput, and similar pursuit of low-cost carrier partnerships.
• T.F. Green Airport (PVD): Small regional commercial airport serving Providence/southern New England as an alternative to Boston Logan. Comparable in scale, limited route network, and dependence on a small set of airline partners - similar operating profile to Paine Field.
• Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR): Small commercial regional airport in the LA metro, replacing its terminal via a public-private partnership structure. Closely comparable in size, scope, and P3 model to Paine Field, serving as an alternative to a congested hub (LAX).
• Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP): Small regional commercial airport serving Long Island as an alternative to JFK/LGA. Comparable in scale and limited route network, with a single dominant carrier and similar reliance on regional leisure demand.
• Long Beach Airport (LGB): Small regional commercial airport serving the LA basin as an alternative to LAX. Comparable in operating philosophy - short terminal, regional carriers, limited gate capacity - and similar positioning as a 'boutique' alternative.
• Dallas Love Field (DAL): Small regional commercial airport serving the Dallas metro as an alternative to DFW. Similar in size and catchment, with multiple airline partners and a focus on short-haul regional service - directly comparable to Paine Field's role in Seattle.

Others

• Propeller Airports: Parent operator of Paine Field and other small commercial airports under public-private partnership models. Operationally identical to the subject company at PAE and represents the most direct operational comparator for the parent platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlyPaineField
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlyPaineField
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/propeller-airports-paine-field-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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