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KPAE
Seattle Paine Field International Airport · Everett
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
606 ft / 185 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.20 MHz (ACFT ARR E OF CNTRLN ORRY 16L/34R)
Live Conversion
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hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16R/34L · 9,010 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED11/29 · 4,514 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED16L/34R · 3,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE), located in Everett, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 606 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Seattle Paine Field International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KPAE / PAE
Municipality
Everett
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
606 ft
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Runway 16R / 34L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,010 ft / 2,746 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179° / 359°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179° / 359°
RWY 16R (179°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: PAE | CRS: 163°
RWY 34L (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,514 ft / 1,376 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 134° / 314°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 134° / 314°
RWY 11 (134°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (314°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16L / 34R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 16L (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34R (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ATIS ATIS
128.65 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
126.75 MHz
CNTR SEATTLE CNTR
128.50 MHz
CTAF CTAF
132.95 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
OPS AR OPS
34.10 MHz
RDO SEATTLE RDO
132.96 MHz
TWR ACFT ARR E OF CNTRLN ORRY 16L/34R
120.20 MHz
TWR ACFT ARR W OF CNTRLN ORRY 16R/34L
132.95 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026