Airport tours

Free narrated tours of King County International Airport are available with prior arrangement for groups of either school-age children or adults. The tours last about one and a half hours and cover the airport's history and current operations, providing a unique "airside" perspective of general aviation businesses and activities. A bus tour will accommodate up to 18 people, and a van tour will accommodate 12 people. You may also transport students or adults in your own bus/van (with escort) if your numbers exceed what airport vehicles will accommodate. Please ask for details when you call to schedule your tour.

To schedule a tour, please call Leslie Barstow at 206-296-7431 at least two weeks in advance. Tours are subject to cancellation or change due to inclement weather or other factors related to airport operations. There is no charge for tours of the King County International Airport.

Related facilities

Your group may also wish to visit one of these nearby aviation facilities in conjunction with its tour of the airport:

Museum of Flight

The Museum of Flight is on the southwest side of the airport. For information, visit the Museum of Flight Web site [external link] or call 206-764-5700. Note: there is an admission charge. Pilots planning to fly to the airport to attend the Museum of Flight must pre-schedule aircraft parking with Museum Security by calling 206-764-5710.

FAA Air Traffic Control Tower

Groups of up to six may tour the control tower on the west side of the airport. Young visitors must be at least 10 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Those 18 and older must be U.S. citizens with photo identification. Non-citizens may call 425-203-4185 for tour approval forms.

To arrange a tour of the control tower, please call 206-658-6400.