KPAE Seattle Paine Field International Airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) is a towered flight-training airport in Everett, Washington, at 606 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 16R/34L (9,010 ft), 16L/34R (3,004 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KPAE · FAA PAE · IATA PAE |
|---|---|
| Location | Everett, WA · 47.9063, -122.2820 |
| Elevation | 606 ft MSL (185 m) |
| Tower | 120.2 MHz (ACFT ARR E OF CNTRLN ORRY 16L/34R) |
| ATIS | 128.65 MHz |
| FAA charts | 17 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KPAE METAR and TAF
METAR KPAE 010453Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM FEW008 07/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP147 T00720061| Wind | From 350° at 5 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 800 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 7°C (45°F) / 6°C (43°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.96 inHg (1015 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP147: sea-level pressure 1014.7 hPa · T00720061: temperature 7.2°C, dew point 6.1°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (350° true at 5 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 16R: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 34L: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 16L: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 34R: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:20Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KPAE 312320Z 0100/0124 34008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250 FM011100 35003KT 6SM BR SCT005 TEMPO 0114/0117 1SM BR BCFG FM011700 35002KT P6SM FEW008 FEW250 FM012000 34004KT P6SM FEW250- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 340° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 12,000 ft, scattered 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 11:00Z: wind 350° at 3 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · mist · scattered 500 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 14Z – 1st 17Z: visibility 1 statute mile · mist, patches of fog
- From · 1st 17:00Z: wind 350° at 2 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 800 ft, few 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 20:00Z: wind 340° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 25,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16R / 34L | 9,010 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 16L / 34R | 3,004 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 128.65 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 126.75 |
| Center | SEATTLE CNTR | 128.5 |
| CTAF | 132.95 | |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | SEATTLE RDO | 132.96 |
| Tower | ACFT ARR E OF CNTRLN ORRY 16L/34R | 120.2 |
| Tower | ACFT ARR W OF CNTRLN ORRY 16R/34L | 132.95 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KPAE before you fly.
FAA charts for KPAE — d-TPP 2611
17 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 7
- ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 16RRevised this cycle
- ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 16RRevised this cycle
- ILS Z RWY 16R (SA CAT II)Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 34LRevised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16RRevised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 16RRevised this cycle
- VOR-ARevised this cycle
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Arrivals (STAR) 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS / DIVERSE VECTOR AREA
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMSRevised this cycle
- HOT SPOT
KPAE on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.