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Educational Opportunities: Learn about aviation programs from local youth organizations, colleges, and flight schools.
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Special displays: U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler from NAS Whidbey Island, ZeroAvia Hypertruck, special aircraft and equipment from Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, Sno-Isle Libraries Bookmobile, and much more.
Join us for a day filled with aviation fun, learning, and exploration! Whether you're dreaming of taking to the skies or simply want to experience the thrill of flight from the ground, Paine Field Community Day promises something for everyone.
For more information, visit https://www.painefield.com/198/Paine-Field-Community-Day.
After 20 Years, the REAL ID Law for Air Travel Has Arrived
Beginning May 7, 2025, anyone 18 years or older planning to fly domestically or visit certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification.
The Best News? You May Already Have What You Need!
REAL ID is a law, not an actual piece of identification. Under this law, several existing ID options meet the requirements, including:
- Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- U.S. Military ID
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. Passport Card
- Foreign Passport
- Enhanced Driver License (EDL)
- Enhanced Identification Card (EID)
- Federally Recognized, Tribal-Issued Photo ID
- Border Crossing Card
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
Need an Acceptable ID for Travel Soon?
Visit REAL ID Washington to get your Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced Identification Card today. More information from the Transportation Security Administration is available at DHS REAL ID.
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With the rapid advancement of technology, the availability of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, has significantly increased, posing a notable challenge to airports. UAS flights are prohibited in controlled airspace unless prior approval is granted by the FAA Air Traffic Control. As a reminder, this prohibition includes Paine Field, where it is illegal to fly a drone within five miles of the airfield without first obtaining permission from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the airport. This restriction applies to civic, commercial, and privately owned drones. Operators who violate these airspace restrictions may face enforcement actions, including potential civil penalties and criminal charges.
For information about proper locations and rules for drone operation, visit the Federal Aviation Administration UAS website at https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started
Drone enthusiasts can download the free B4UFLY app at https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly for questions about the specifics of flying a UAS near airports. This app shows a user’s current location and informs them of notifications they need to make to local airfields.
The FAA also offers these safety tips for drone operators:
- Be aware of FAA Airspace Restrictions.
- Register your drone.
- Fly your drone at or below 400 feet in approved areas.
- Keep your drone within your line of sight.
- Respect privacy.
- Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports.
- Never fly over groups of people, public events, or stadiums full of people.
- Never fly near emergencies such as fires or emergency recovery efforts.
- Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Welcome Aboard!
Let's extend a warm welcome to our newest team members:
- Marta Cunningham, Accounting Technician II
- Julie Guthrie, Administrative Coordinator, Maintenance
- Baba Badru, Real Estate Specialist
- Seasonal Maintenance workers
Celebrating Achievements
Congratulations to Matt Turner, who has been selected to join our Operations team as an Operations Specialist. Matt joins the Ops team from our Maintenance team, where he has worked as a Maintenance Technician, Lead for several years.
 ICYMI: Frontier Airlines is bringing direct service to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. This additional service means that travelers can fly directly to 10 cities from Paine Field, with Denver as the newest addition.
“This is another great day for Snohomish County as we welcome Frontier Airlines to Paine Field,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “Paine Field is a crown jewel of our region, having the greatest economic impact of any airport in Washington, and Frontier Airlines will be another strong partner in our growth. Our residents appreciate being able to fly from their own community, saving the long trek to Sea-Tac and the added congestion to the freeways. Our public-private partnership with Propeller continues to deliver.”
The new service is set to begin June 2, with three-times weekly flights to each destination. More information is available at https://www.flyfrontier.com/.
Arlington Municipal Airport is hosting three events this summer:
July 11-13: Hometown Fly-In
August 16: Arlington SkyFest
August 17: Arlington Community Airport Day
More information at https://arlingtonwa.gov/240/Airport-Events
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