Paine Field Airport

What Paine Field Airport does

Paine Field Airport is a publicly-owned general aviation and commercial passenger airport operated by Snohomish County in Everett, Washington. Founded in 1936 as a WPA project and renamed after Lt. Topliff O. Paine in 1941, it operates two runways accommodating aircraft up to a 747, a Category 1 ILS approach to runway 16R, a professional FAA Air Traffic Control Tower (0700L–2100L), and a FAR Part 139 certificate that permits scheduled commercial service. The airport is home to more than 500 based aircraft and manages the largest rentable general aviation hangar inventory in Washington State — 294 hangars plus 55 storage units — leased on tiered monthly pricing ranging from approximately $263 (existing L-hangars) to $3,060 (60-square-foot corporate hangars).

The commercial offering is anchored by the Seattle Paine Field Passenger Terminal (operated under partnership by Propeller Airports), which launched scheduled service in March 2019 with Alaska Airlines and added Frontier Airlines in March 2025 under the airport's Air Carrier Incentive Program. Beyond passenger service, Paine Field monetizes a multi-modal revenue stack: hangar and tiedown rentals, landing fees (managed via Vector Airport Systems' PLANEPASS since August 2025 for aircraft over 30,000 lbs), Passenger Facility Charges (up to $4.50 per eligible passenger funding ~$17 million in approved collection authority), and property leasing of an 80-acre Aerospace Business Park, a 22+ acre South Industrial Complex, and Bernie Webber Drive commercial parcels.

The customer base spans four primary segments: (i) general aviation pilots and aircraft owners requiring storage; (ii) commercial airlines seeking capacity relief from SeaTac; (iii) aerospace manufacturers and MRO tenants (including Boeing Future of Flight, Collins Aerospace, Aviation Technical Services, and BLR Aerospace) using the on-site industrial footprint; and (iv) passengers and visitors accessing attractions such as the Boeing Factory Tour and Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. Marketing is conducted primarily through painefield.com, Facebook, X (@painefield), and community events such as the annual Community Day, with distribution executed directly via FBOs (Regal Air, Propeller Aero Services, Rainier Flight Service) and the airport's administrative leasing staff.

Name

Paine Field Airport

Legal name

Paine Field, WA

Website

https://painefield.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paine Field is a Snohomish County-owned general aviation and commercial passenger airport in Everett, Washington, operating two runways, 294 hangars, and the Seattle Paine Field Passenger Terminal served by Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines, while hosting Boeing and 40+ aerospace tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Ground Support & Trip Services (Dispatch, Permits, Handling) (THABAFAK)

Keywords

• General aviation airport
• Aircraft hangar rentals
• Commercial passenger terminal
• Aerospace business park
• Airfield operations services

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hangar and Facility Leases: Monthly rental income from 294 general aviation hangars and 55 storage units. Various hangar types from storage units ($0.5741/sq ft) to T-hangars ($525.47-$814.10/month) to large corporate hangars ($3,059.58/month for 60-sq-ft units). Land leases for aerospace businesses.
2. Landing Fees: Landing fees for aircraft over 30,000 lbs managed by Vector Airport Systems via PLANEPASS service effective August 1, 2025. Touch and go operations exempt. Monthly invoicing to aircraft responsible parties.
3. Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs): PFC fees up to $4.50 per eligible passenger for FAA-approved projects enhancing safety, security, capacity, noise reduction, or air carrier competition. Current projects include snow removal equipment and terminal ramp reconstruction totaling approximately $17 million in approved collection authority.
4. Property Lease Income: Lease income from commercial properties including industrial warehouse space, flex space, mixed warehouse/office space, and vacant land parcels. Aerospace Business Park (80 acres), Bernie Webber Drive commercial lots (382,491 SF total), South Industrial Complex (22+ acres).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paine Field Airport is a county-owned general aviation airport and commercial passenger terminal operated by Snohomish County in Everett, Washington. The airport fundamentally leases aircraft storage (294 general aviation hangars and 55 storage units in multiple sizes), provides tiedown spaces, operates a commercial passenger terminal managed by Propeller Airports serving Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines, and leases industrial/warehouse/flex space across the 80-acre Aerospace Business Park to aerospace manufacturing and MRO tenants.

Product overview

Paine Field Airport is a county-owned general aviation airport and commercial passenger facility operated by Snohomish County in Everett, Washington. The airport operates as a unified platform offering multiple core services: (1) Aircraft storage and hangar rentals through a portfolio of hangar types including Storage Units, L-Hangars, T-Hangars, T&L Hangars, 45-Foot Rectangle, 50-by-45-Foot, and 60-Square-Foot Hangars; (2) Tiedown Services for outdoor aircraft parking; (3) the Seattle Paine Field Passenger Terminal operated by Propeller Airports for commercial passenger service; (4) Industrial Warehouse and Flex Space Leasing for commercial tenants; and (5) supporting services including Landing Fee Management via Vector PLANEPASS, Passenger Facility Charges collection, and an Air Carrier Incentive Program. The airport's hangar inventory ranges from small 80 SF storage units to premium 3,600 SF hangars with varying occupancy ratings (S-5 to H-5) and amenities, serving over 500 based aircraft with the largest quantity of rentable hangar units in Washington State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paine Field Airport (general aviation and commercial passenger airport) County-owned general aviation airport and commercial passenger terminal operated by Snohomish County in Everett, WA. Provides airfield infrastructure, hangar and tiedown rentals, passenger terminal services, and aerospace business park leasing.
• Hangar Storage Units and Hangar Rentals County-owned hangar facilities including storage units (80-390 SF), L-hangars (510/477 SF), T-hangars (1,040/1,092 SF), T&L hangars (1,569 SF), 45-foot rectangle (1,620 SF), 50-by-45 foot (2,250 SF), and 60-square-foot (3,600 SF) corporate hangars. Available for rent to private pilots, aircraft owners, flight schools, and corporate operators with monthly rates ranging from $263.27 to $3,059.58 depending on size and occupancy rating (S-5 to H-5).
• Tiedown Services Outdoor aircraft parking spaces available on a monthly or daily/transient basis, managed through on-field FBOs including Regal Air. Provides a lower-cost alternative to hangars for general aviation pilots and aircraft owners.
• Seattle Paine Field Passenger Terminal Commercial passenger terminal operated by Propeller Airports offering scheduled airline service. Handles check-in, security, and boarding for Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines (added 2025). Located at 3300 100th St SW, Everett.
• Industrial Warehouse, Flex Space, and Land Leasing Commercial and industrial real estate leasing across the Aerospace Business Park (80 acres), Bernie Webber Drive commercial lots (382,491 SF across 5 parcels totaling 8.78 acres), and South Industrial Complex (22+ acres). Includes warehouse space, flex space, and mixed warehouse/office space marketed to aerospace manufacturing, MRO, and aviation businesses.
• Landing Fee Management (Vector PLANEPASS) Online landing fee payment portal for aircraft operators managing payments for aircraft over 30,000 lbs. Touch and go operations are exempt. Includes operator self-service portal, monthly invoicing, and credit card payment options (AVCARD, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover) with a 3% service provider processing fee.
• Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) Collection Program PFC fee collection program charging up to $4.50 per eligible passenger to fund FAA-approved projects enhancing safety, security, capacity, noise reduction, or air carrier competition. Current projects include snow removal equipment ($869,900) and terminal ramp reconstruction (17,450 square yards, ~$16.2M total funding).
• Air Carrier Incentive Program Program encouraging new non-stop air service, promoting competition, and improving commercial air service at Paine Field. Designed to attract air carriers and stimulate route diversification away from Seattle-Tacoma International.
• Paine Field Approved Airport Master Plan Comprehensive planning document assessing and directing improvements required to accommodate future aviation demand over a 20-year horizon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 based aircraft served
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable, flagship, core and minor.

• Shanghai Airport AuthoritynotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2018Paine Field signed an agreement with Shanghai Airport Authority in November 2018 for potential collaboration on airport operations, best practices sharing, and development opportunities.
• Propeller AirportsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPropeller Airports operates the Paine Field Passenger Terminal (Seattle Paine Field). The terminal, opened for commercial passenger service in March 2019 with Alaska Airlines, handles check-in, security, and boarding. Propeller also operates FBO services (Propeller Aero Services).
• USDA Wildlife ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Wildlife Management Plan development and implementation. USDA Wildlife Services provides expertise in wildlife hazard assessment and mitigation strategies to minimize wildlife-aircraft collisions at the airport.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAA operates Air Traffic Control Tower at Paine Field (3310 100th St SW, 425-923-1400). FAA Control Tower operates from 0700L to 2100L. FAA also conducts regulatory oversight including FAR Part 139 certification, airspace management, and Form 7460-1 review for construction near airports.
• Vector Airport SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationVector Airport Systems provides PLANEPASS landing fee management service for Paine Field. Effective August 1, 2025, Vector handles landing fee billing and collection for aircraft over 30,000 lbs. Service includes operator self-service portal, monthly invoicing, and multiple payment options.
• Snohomish County Medical ExaminerminorOthersSnohomish County Medical Examiner office located on Paine Field property at 9509 29th Ave W. County department utilizing airport-adjacent location.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• King County International Airport (Boeing Field): County-owned GA and corporate airport in Seattle serving similar general aviation, corporate, and air cargo customers. Directly competes for based aircraft, hangar tenants, and aerospace businesses in the same Seattle metropolitan market.
• Renton Municipal Airport: City-owned GA airport in Renton, WA serving similar general aviation pilots and aircraft owners. Located within the Seattle metro, directly competing for based aircraft, hangar rentals, and aviation services customers.
• Bellingham International Airport: Publicly-owned Washington state airport offering general aviation facilities alongside commercial passenger service. Comparable mix of GA hangars, commercial terminal, and aerospace-related tenants.
• Tacoma Narrows Airport: County-owned GA airport in Pierce County, WA serving similar general aviation and corporate customers. Competes regionally for based aircraft and hangar demand in the greater Puget Sound area.
• Spokane International Airport: Publicly-owned Washington state airport operating both commercial passenger service and GA facilities with significant industrial land holdings. Comparable public ownership structure and revenue model mix.
• Addison Airport (ADS): Publicly-owned GA airport in Texas offering large corporate hangar inventory, FBO services, and land lease opportunities. Comparable recurring revenue model from corporate and GA hangar rentals.
• Centennial Airport (APA): Publicly-owned GA-focused airport in Colorado offering extensive hangar inventory, FBO services, and corporate aviation facilities. Comparable business model of recurring hangar leases, fuel flowage, and land leases for aviation businesses.
• Auburn Municipal Airport: City-owned GA airport in Auburn, WA serving similar general aviation pilots and aircraft owners in the Seattle-Tacoma metro. Directly competes for based aircraft and hangar rentals.

Others

• Kenmore Air: Seaplane and aviation services operator with operations based at Paine Field. Functions as both a tenant/customer at the airport and an operator providing passenger and charter services on the field.

Regional players

• Portland-Hillsboro Airport: GA-focused airport in Oregon serving a similar general aviation and aerospace tenant base, including proximity to high-tech and aerospace employers. Comparable scale and hangar inventory model, though operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/painefield
• Facebookfacebook.com/PaineFieldAirport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paine-field-airport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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