Climbing to curtail cancer

Date: May 28, 2009

It was about a half an hour out of their lives, that will help save the lives of others. The King County International Airport Rescue Firefighters took part in the annual Columbia Tower Stair Climb to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma treatment and research. See what they say about the training and the event.

The airport's big, new ally

Date: November 13, 2008

It's a firefighter's best friend and King County International Airport just took delivery of one. The airport's new Oshkosh Striker is 43-feet-long, 10.5-feet-wide, and weighs 81,000 pounds. It has all the latest in firefighting technology and will help the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters at the airport respond to any possible emergencies.

80 years of aviation history

Date: August 12, 2008

Without Boeing Field, it's safe to say Seattle and King County would be much different places. As it so happens, Bill Boeing, Jr. was on hand for the airport's birth and 80th birthday. Today, the airport is alive and thriving supporting about 10,000 jobs, housing 150 businesses, and hosting 500 based aircraft.

Blue Angels roar through again . . . inspiring young minds along the way

Date: August 12, 2008

Their high-flying aerial acrobatics never seem to get old to the thousands that line the shores of Lake Washington every summer to see them. See what the pilots get out of coming to the Seattle stop and inspiring young minds at the airport.

KCIA Cargo: A mysterious medley

Date: April 16, 2008

King County International Airport is one of the busiest commercial airports in the county. As a result, it's a strong contributor to the economy in our region. Airport tenant Ameriflight hauls things as interesting as medical specimens for patients waiting on the operating table, to wolves, to Super Bowl commercials shot in Seattle.

KCIA embarks on ambitious 'Sound Insulation Program'

Date: November 21, 2007

It's a fact. Operating an airport is noisy, especially one as busy as King County International Airport. But the airport is reaching out to surrounding residents in an effort to be a good neighbor. KCIA is getting financial help from the FAA to embark on its 'Sound Insulation Program'.

Blue Angels dazzle fans at KCIA

Date: October 2, 2007

They're a staple of the Seafair Hydroplane Race weekend on Lake Washington, and the turnout at  King County International Airport proves it. The Blue Angels have been performing for more than 60 years now, and when they cruise through Seattle, KCIA plays host to the high-flying aeronautic acrobats.

Happy 100th birthday to helicopters!

Date: July 31, 2007

Experts estimate that the first helicopter flight took place some time during the months of August and September in 1907. That made this summer the 100th anniversary of the first helicopter flight. See the diverse helicopter services that operate out of Boeing Field.

A storybook of 27 years at Boeing Field

Date: May 30, 2007

We all have scrapbooks and picture books at home, but none are likely as detailed as the one Del Bair has. Del spent almost 30 years working various jobs at  Boeing Field and his notebook has many of the details chronicled with pictures and descriptions of the people he met and places he worked over all that time.

KCIA's unique planes

Date: April 10, 2007

As the 35th busiest airport in the nation, King County International Airport was just seven operations shy of 300,000 in 2006. Thus it goes without saying that a rich variety of planes take off and land at KCIA every day. Check some of them out in this video.

A race against time

Date: October 11, 2006

It was a race against time to repave the main runway at King County International Airport. With just two weeks allotted to complete the massive job, crews were able to finish early and under-budget.

KCIA's tenant roundtable: A national model

Date: June 20, 2006

King County International Airport's tenant roundtable is the star of a new video designed to teach airports around the country how to deal with issues that impact tenants, neighborhoods and businesses.

ACTION! KCIA stars in local film

June 20, 2006

King County International Airport plays a role in a short film, shot 'on the fly,' for the Seattle International Film Festival.

KCIA commemorates Nisqually quake

Date: February 28, 2006

Five years after the Nisqually Earthquake struck the Puget Sound area and damaged runways at King County International Airport, airport workers reminisce about the quake and look forward to some permanent repairs planned for later this year.

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