Eastsound

CENTRAL LOCATION TO EVERYTHING ON ORCAS ISLAND

DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO ORCAS ISLAND

Hop aboard a direct Kenmore Air flight from Seattle to Orcas Island and you’ll arrive at Eastsound Orcas Island Airport, less than a mile from the biggest town on Orcas Island, which is the largest island in the San Juan Islands. Eastsound pulses with local businesses, shops featuring island-crafted goods, and restaurants that specialize in island-grown produce and local seafood. There’s even an outdoor performance stage, the Village Green, in the middle of it all.

Taking the ferry requires a lengthy drive to Anacortes, but with Kenmore Air Express, a 40-minute flight from Boeing Field puts you at the airport less than a mile from town. If you travel into Sea-Tac airport, you can take our Sea-Tac shuttle service to connect with your Kenmore Air flight from Boeing Field. Eastsound sits at the northern edge of this horseshoe-shaped island, right where the eastern and western halves come together. Head to the hiker’s paradise that is Moran State Park on the western half of the island, go east to Turtleback Summit or get out on the water, see some whales, wildlife, and the lushly forested hills that earned Orcas its nickname of “Emerald Isle” as the gem of the San Juans.

Check out our Kenmore Air live camera view of Eastsound!

Arriving into Sea-Tac Airport and Need a Shuttle to Boeing Field?

Hop on our Sea-Tac shuttle service to transfer between Sea-Tac airport and Boeing Field.

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LAND PLANE

Kenmore Air Express provides year-round service from Boeing Field with its fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans, which accommodate eight to nine passengers. The Pilatus PC-12 turboprop is the newest option in the Kenmore Air charter fleet, offering eight seats in a roomy cabin for a quiet and cutting edge flying experience. Paid parking is available by day or week, and complimentary on-site bag storage is available.

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ACTIVITIES

A vineyard, a brewery, whale-watching trips and fishing charters, they’re all available on this stunning island retreat. And as for the island itself, the hills make for incredible views whether it’s reaching Turtlehead Summit or hiking up to the observation tower atop Mount Constitution, the highest point in all the San Juan Islands. Orcas was once the center of the fruit-packing industry, and the legacy can be tasted at the stands found all over the island.

EASTSOUND

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Deer Harbor

ORCAS ISLAND

Deer Harbor

A PIECE OF PROTECTED PARADISE ON ORCAS ISLAND

DIRECT SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO DEER HARBOR

Tucked between two peninsulas, Deer Harbor is home to calm waters and one of the only sandy beaches in the island chain, making it an ideal destination. Centrally located amid the San Juan Islands, Deer Harbor is also the perfect home base for boating anywhere in the region. Enjoy the views from any of the local eating establishments that provide indoor and outdoor harbor-view dining. The biggest challenge is getting there, and Kenmore Air makes that easy with a 1hr. 15 min. float plane flight direct from Seattle to Deer Harbor.

No drive to the Anacortes ferry. No drive after getting off the ferry. You just glide up to the marina in your floatplane, arriving in a perfectly protected inlet whose gentle waters are ideal for kayaking. Or maybe you’d prefer to bike around the shoreline. Skippered sailboats are available out of the Deer Harbor marina, and you can get picnic provisions from the Dock Store or more upscale accommodations at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant.

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SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Fly to Deer Harbor year-round from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the dock aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-passenger de Havilland Beavers or eight-seat Otters. Seeking something more intimate? Kenmore Air offers charter flights aboard the Cessna 180, which is a two to three passenger floatplane. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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DEER HARBOR

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ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Orcas Island is the largest in the archipelago, Mt. Constitution is the highest point and this island’s history as the former center of Washington’s fruit-packing industry can be tasted in the stands you’ll find across the island. It’s known as the gem of the San Juan Islands for good reason with a world of adventure and beauty waiting for you. (Video Credit Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce)

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Roche Harbor

SAN JUAN ISLAND

Roche Harbor

A PIECE OF HISTORY TO THIS BOATER’S PARADISE

DIRECT SEATTLE TO ROCHE HARBOR SEAPLANE FLIGHTS

Step off your Kenmore Air floatplane flight direct from Seattle to Roche Harbor and onto the dock of a boater’s paradise. Roche Harbor is located on the north end of San Juan Island, home to an incredible resort featuring 19th-Century clapboard buildings, pristine gardens, and unbeatable sunsets. Looking to be pampered? Check out the resort’s full-service spa. Want to get out on the water? This is the perfect starting point, and once you get back, there are three restaurants on-site, a shopping market, and the justifiably renowned donuts at the Lime Kiln Cafe.

The Roche Harbor Resort is luxurious, historic and unique with its brick-lined paths and expansive properties. A trip from Seattle requires almost four hours aboard a ferry plus a 20-minute drive on the island, but it’s just 60 minutes in the air aboard one of Kenmore Air’s float planes. You’ll arrive at the 377-slip marina at the site of what was once a company town for John McMillan’s lime works and is now an utterly unique Northwest vacation destination.

Check out our Kenmore Air live camera view of Roche Harbor!

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SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Fly to Roche Harbor from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-seat de Havilland Beavers or 10-seat Otters. If you’re seeking something more intimate, the Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger floatplane that is the most economical charter option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

The Roche Harbor Resort is a piece of Northwest history with the longest continuously operating hotel and it is a posh getaway with a full-service spa. Former President Teddy Roosevelt and the actor John Wayne. Today, your lodging choices range from a fully modern home to a quaint cottage to one of the 20 rooms in the historic Hotel de Haro. Tucked away on the west side of the island at Mitchell Bay, Snug Harbor Resort is a hidden gem, offering cabins and suites with vaulted ceilings and upscale rustic interiors.

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ACTIVITIES

Orca whales draw the majority of the attention in the San Juan Islands, and deservedly so. They’re remarkable. But whether it’s minke whales, stellar sea lions, or osprey, there is so much to see and booking a wildlife tour in advance is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out. There’s a local distillery, a 20-acre sculpture park sits at Roche Harbor and again, don’t forget the donuts at the Lime Kiln Cafe.

ROCHE HARBOR

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SAN JUAN ISLANDS: QUIET SEASON

To say that it’s a quiet season for tourism implies something missing, but in the winter months on San Juan Island, quiet can be the whole point of your visit. Lush and serene. Silent and soulful. The overcast skies are like a blanket, tucking you in to a weekend of deep and lasting peace. Touch down, tune out, recharge. (Video by Rock Island Media)

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Friday Harbor

SAN JUAN ISLAND

FRIDAY HARBOR

AT THE HEART OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS

DIRECT SEATTLE TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS

The largest town in the San Juan Islands, Friday Harbor is also the economic, social, and cultural hub, home to more than 2,000 residents and 90 orca whales from April to September. Arrive at the heart of Friday Harbor on a Kenmore Air floatplane, docking at the marina where you’ll walk off the pier and into a lovely downtown filled with uniquely local shops, museums, and restaurants whose menus are laced with island-sourced ingredients.

It’s 90 miles from Seattle to Friday Harbor and just 50 minutes aboard a Kenmore Air seaplane flight from Seattle compared to a long drive and ferry ride. If you travel into Sea-Tac airport, you can take our Sea-Tac shuttle service to connect with a Kenmore Air flight from Boeing Field. From there you’ll take a Kenmore Air flight to Friday Harbor Airport, located less than a mile from downtown. You’ll enjoy every minute of your visit, whether it’s getting out on the water in a boat or kayak, taking a whale watching tour, enjoying a leisurely hike or visit to a lighthouse, or even visiting the nearby alpaca farm.

Arriving into Sea-Tac Airport and Need a Shuttle to Boeing Field?

Hop on our Sea-Tac shuttle service to transfer between Sea-Tac airport and Boeing Field.

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SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

You can fly to Friday Harbor Marina from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-seat de Havilland Beavers or 10-seat Otters. If you’re seeking something more intimate, the Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger floatplane, a most economical charter option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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LANDPLANE

Kenmore Air Express provides year-round service from Boeing Field with its fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans, which accommodate eight to nine passengers. The Pilatus PC-12 turboprop is the newest option in the charter fleet, offering eight seats in a roomy cabin for a quiet and cutting-edge flying experience. Paid parking is available, complimentary on-site bag storage available.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

The largest town in the San Juans offers the most lodging choices on the San Juans, everything from the historic exterior and modern interior of the Birdrock Hotel to the view at the Friday Harbor House not to mention plenty of quaint B&Bs like the Juniper Lane guest house and Hillside House. The San Juan Islands visitors bureau offers a great overview of Friday Harbor lodging options.

FRIDAY HARBOR AIRPORT FRIDAY HARBOR MARINA

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Seattle/Boeing Field

SEATTLE

SEATTLE/BOEING FIELD

ENJOY THE EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE WITH KENMORE AIR

DIRECT FLIGHTS TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS AND VICTORIA ON KENMORE AIR EXPRESS

Located just 4 miles south of downtown Seattle, Boeing Field is the hub for Kenmore Air Express, our land plane service. Daily flights to San Juan Island and Orcas Island. You can also experience Kenmore Air’s charter plane service around the Northwest and beyond via seaplane, wheeled plane or via our Pilatus PC-12 eight-seat turboprop, offering a wide range of options for clients. This is also the origin point for our popular sight-seeing adventure, the Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens Volcano Scenic Flight Tour.

Also known as King County International Airport, Boeing Field was the Seattle area’s primary passenger airport until just after World War II. Now, it serves small commercial airlines and Boeing’s 737 aircraft flight-test program. Kenmore Air offers ground shuttle service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with advanced purchase, which is about 10 miles to the south. Our shuttle allows for easy connections to domestic and international flights.

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LANDPLANE

Kenmore Air Express offers daily, year-round flights to Friday Harbor Airport on San Juan Island and Eastsound Airport on Orcas Island using our fleet of modern Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans. Charter flights are also available, including the Pilatus PC-12, an eight-seat turboprop.

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TRANSPORTATION

A Kenmore Air Sea-Tac shuttle is available for ground transportation between Sea-Tac Airport and Boeing Field for our Kenmore Air Express departures. We strongly recommend booking your ground shuttle in advance as day-of requests cannot always be accommodated. There is an Uber service area at Boeing Field and Kenmore Air is happy to order a local taxi on your behalf, but we accept no responsibility over reliability or arrival times as taxi waits can be unpredictable, up to 45 minutes.

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SEATTLE / BOEING FIELD

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Seattle/Lake Union

SEATTLE

Seattle/Lake Union

BOARD YOUR SEAPLANE IN THE HEART OF SEATTLE

DIRECT SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS AND CANADA

Kenmore Air’s Lake Union seaplane terminal offers direct floatplane flights to the San Juan Islands, from Seattle to Victoria, BC, as well as our popular Scenic Seaplane Tour of Seattle. Our terminal sits in the shadow of the Space Needle in South Lake Union, one of Seattle’s fastest-growing — and most modern — neighborhoods. The Museum of History and Industry and Center for Wooden Boats are within easy walking distance as are several lakeside restaurants and several local hotels.

The city’s newest pro-sports venue — Climate Pledge Arena — is located just to the west, making it easy to watch the NHL’s Kraken or the WNBA’s Storm. T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field are a short ride south, hosting the Mariners, Seahawks, and the city’s two soccer franchises. Or you can stop at Seattle’s bustling downtown, which includes top hotels, hot restaurants, and great shopping opportunities.

SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Terminal open daily, 7a.m.-6:30p.m. Year-round float plane flights to the San Juan Islands as well as Seattle to Victoria, BC using our fleet of six-passenger de Havilland Beavers and 10-passenger de Havilland Otters. Lake Union is also the departure point for the 20-minute Scenic Seaplane Tour of Seattle. Charter flights are also available using our fleet of Beavers, Otters, and the two-passenger Cessna 180s, which is our most efficient option.

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TRANSPORTATION

There is an Uber service area and local taxis are available. For public transportation, the South Lake Union Streetcar stops nearby and provides service to Westlake Center. At Westlake Center, you can access the Link Light Rail, which is operated by Sound Transit. The Light Rail connects to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, travel time approximately 40 minutes. Our Lake Union terminal is also accessible by Seattle Metro bus, Route No. 70.

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SEATTLE / LAKE UNION

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Kenmore / Lake Washington

SEATTLE

Kenmore / Lake Washington

KENMORE AIR HEADQUARTERS IS A SEAPLANE HUB ON LAKE WASHINGTON

DIRECT SEAPLANE FLIGHTS TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS AND CANADA

Located on the north shore of Lake Washington between Lake City and Bothell, Kenmore Air Harbor is the departure point for direct floatplane trips to the San Juan Islands, charter flights, and is the origin point for our Scenic Tours of Lake Washington and the San Juan Islands. The 5-acre campus is not only a hub for seaplane service but the site of Kenmore Air’s state-of-the-art machine shop and parts business.

Our headquarters is bordered by the Burke-Gilman Trail, a 27-mile path favored by bikers and joggers that runs all the way to Seattle. The city of Kenmore is nearby with a number of shops locally owned and operated. Woodinville — one of the region’s top wine destinations — is a short drive away.

SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Terminal open daily, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Providing daily service to our destinations in the San Juan Islands as well as our popular Scenic Tours of Lake Washington and the San Juans, using our fleet of six-passenger de Havilland Beavers, the 10-seat de Havilland Otters. Charter flights are also available using our Otters, Beavers, or two-passenger Cessna 180, which is the most economical option.

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KENMORE / LAKE WASHINGTON

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