Private jet airport · Seattle, WA
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
King County International Airport - Boeing is the airport our Seattle private jet estimates are priced from, 5.5 miles from Seattle. It has 2 runways, the longest 10,007 ft, U.S. Customs on the field, jet fuel and a control tower.
- Longest runway
- 10,007 ft
- asphalt, 200 ft wide
- Elevation
- 22 ft
- above sea level
- To downtown
- 5.5 mi
- straight line to Seattle
- U.S. Customs
- Port of entry
- per the FAA record
Runways to scale, north up, from FAA airport data (cycle October 1, 2026). A schematic, not for navigation.
Runways
Which private jets can use BFI?
General guidance from the longest paved runway. We assume each size needs its typical full-weight takeoff length, lengthened 8% per 1,000 ft of elevation. Hot days, wet runways and the operator's own limits change it, so the operator confirms each flight.
- Light jetPhenom 300, Citation CJ3 · needs about 4,000 ft hereUsually fits
- Midsize jetCitation XLS, Learjet 60 · needs about 5,000 ft hereUsually fits
- Super-midsize jetChallenger 350, Citation Longitude · needs about 5,500 ft hereUsually fits
- Large jetChallenger 650, Gulfstream G450 · needs about 6,000 ft hereUsually fits
- Ultra-long-range jetGlobal 7500, Gulfstream G650 · needs about 6,500 ft hereUsually fits
Runways at BFI
- Runway 14R/32L10,007 × 200 ft · asphalt · ILS 14R, 32L
- Runway 14L/32R3,709 × 100 ft · asphalt
FBOs and services
FBOs and private jet services at BFI
Private flights at BFI use an FBO (fixed-base operator): a private terminal with a lounge, fuel, ramp and hangar space, and ground handling, where you drive up to the aircraft. We don't list FBO names, as the FAA's record doesn't include them; on a charter the operator chooses one, and we'll tell you which. What an FBO is, and what to expect
- U.S. Customs
- Port of entry
- An international airport of entry with U.S. Customs.
- Jet fuel
- Available
- Grades listed: 100LL, A.
- Control tower
- Yes
- Towered: air traffic control on the field.
- Airline service
- No
- A general-aviation airport: no airline terminal crowds.
- Airframe repair
- Major
- Maintenance on the field, per the FAA record.
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics
- Also cargo, charter, flight training, aircraft rental, aircraft sales, aerial survey.
- Noise rules
- In effect
- Noise abatement procedures apply to departures.
- Codes
- BFI
- ICAO KBFI · IATA BFI
Location
Private jet airports near Seattle
Straight-line miles from Seattle, and a rough drive without traffic. Click another airport for its page.
- BFI to Seattle: 5.5 miles from Seattle, straight line; roughly 10 to 20 minutes by car.
Other private jet airports nearby
Popular routes
Private jet routes from Seattle
One-way estimates on the jet size each trip calls for, from published jet card rates. They're priced from BFI. Estimates, not quotes.
- Los Angeles2h 25m · light jet$18k–$23k
- Houston4h 15m · midsize jet$39.5k–$44.5k
- Boise1h 10m · light jet$9k–$11.5k
- Sun Valley1h 20m · light jet$10.5k–$13k
- Bozeman1h 30m · light jet$11.5k–$14.5k
- San Francisco1h 50m · light jet$14k–$17.5k
- Reno1h 35m · light jet$12k–$15k
- Lake Tahoe1h 35m · light jet$12k–$15.5k
King County International Airport - Boeing Field: questions
What FBOs are at King County International Airport - Boeing Field?
We don't list FBO names: the FAA's airport record doesn't include them, and directories that do aren't ours to republish. An FBO (fixed-base operator) is the private terminal: lounge, fuel, ramp, hangar and ground handling. On a charter, the operator chooses the FBO at BFI; ask us which one your flight uses and we'll tell you before you go.
Can a large private jet use BFI?
BFI's longest paved runway is 10,007 ft at 22 ft elevation. As general guidance, light jet, midsize jet, super-midsize jet, large jet and ultra-long-range jets usually fit. Weather, weight and the operator's rules decide each flight.
Does BFI have customs for international private flights?
Yes. The FAA lists BFI as an international airport of entry with U.S. Customs. Hours and notice requirements vary, so the operator files ahead and the arrival is planned around them.
How far is BFI from Seattle?
5.5 miles from Seattle, straight line; roughly 10 to 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Other private jet airports for Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 5.5 miles away.
How much is a private jet from BFI?
Estimated one-way costs from Seattle: Los Angeles $18k–$23k (light jet), Houston $39.5k–$44.5k (midsize jet), Boise $9k–$11.5k (light jet). These are estimates from published jet card rates, not quotes; the departure airport, date and repositioning change the number.
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Sources: FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) airport data, cycle October 1, 2026 (runways, elevation, tower, customs, fuel and remarks); city centres from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Runway guidance is general and conservative, not performance data. Not for navigation.
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