To better accommodate holiday travelers, Propeller Airports Paine Field has temporarily relocated the Cell Phone Lot adjacent to the Museum of Flight Restoration Center at 2909 100th Street SW, Everett, WA 98204. Please refer to the map above and follow on-site signage for assistance. The location of the Cell Phone Lot will revert to its original location on Jan. 7, 2024.
Paine Field Completes Terminal Ramp Project, Unveils 2024 Infrastructure Upgrades
 In mid-November, we completed the Terminal Area Ramp Project, strengthening the center portion of the terminal ramp to handle increased loads from our growing fleet. We appreciate everyone's patience during this important summer and fall initiative.
In 2023, we also repaved key roadways—27th Pl W, 30th Ave W, and 31st Pl W—and upgraded sidewalks at C5, C70, and C71 in preparation for parking lot repaving in early 2024.
Looking forward to 2024, we have planned the rehabilitation of the East General Aviation ramp and Taxiway Foxtrot, addressing the Taxiway A-AA hotspot, designing the reconstruction of Phase II of Taxilane Echo, completing the demolition of buildings at the former TECT complex, finalizing the Airport Master Plan, and moving into our newly renovated administration building in the BOMARC area. Exciting developments are underway at Paine Field!
Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking by Wearing Blue on January 11
Human trafficking affects millions across the globe. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (HTPM) and a time for everyone to come together to raise awareness of and help combat this heinous crime.
January 11 marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as #WearBlueDay. On this day, Paine Field invites you to:
- Wear blue, the international color of human trafficking awareness, to state your commitment to help save lives.
- Post a photo of yourself, or with others, on social media using the hashtag #WearBlueDay.
- Empower others in our community to do the same.
This January, the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign will also host two public Human Trafficking 101 webinars — one in English and one in Spanish— on January 10th and 16th. Register to attend and invite others to learn how to recognize and report suspected human trafficking cases.
Register here for January 10th webinar (English)
REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ para unirse al seminario web en español el 16 de enero de 2024.
Play a role to help end trafficking.
Follow @DHSBlueCampaign on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and visit DHS.gov/BlueCampaign for more information about #WearBlueDay, upcoming events, and other anti-human trafficking efforts in January and throughout the year.
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Airport Commission sets meeting schedule for 2024
The Snohomish County Airport Commission has set its meeting schedule for 2024.
- January 25
- April 25
- July 25
- October 24
Interested in attending?
Limited in-person seating for the Airport Commission meeting is available. Please RSVP to 425-388-5046 or kristin.banfield@snoco.org.
Virtual attendance via Teams also available
More information on the Airport Commission is available at https://www.painefield.com/221/Airport-Commission.
Agenda and minutes from past Airport Commission meetings are located https://www.painefield.com/Archive.aspx?ADID=&AMID=40.
Meet Airport Director Marcy at WPA Paine Field Chapter January meeting
Joshua Marcy, Airport Director, is scheduled to speak at the Paine Field Chapter of the Washington Pilot's Association members meeting on Friday, Jan. 5. Marcy will provide an update of plans and activities at Paine Field that are of interest for member pilots and guests. For more details and to register, please visit https://www.wpapainefield.org/event/january-2024-general-membership-meeting/ .
Monthly Newsletter provides updates on SAF R&D Center
Snohomish County has launched a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research & Development (R&D) Center newsletter! The newsletter provides regular updates from Snohomish County and Washington State University (WSU) on our efforts to site a world-leading SAF R&D Center at Paine Field Airport.
We’d love your help sharing this newsletter with anyone who might be interested in staying updated on this project. People can subscribe via this link: https://bit.ly/[SAFSubscribe]
As always, you can find more information on the SAF R&D Center on our website at https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/6286/SAF-RD-Center.
Staff accolades
Successful Food Drive to support Hawthorne Elementary Weekend Backpack program
 In November, Paine Field Airport staff and local airfield businesses teamed up for a successful Food Drive. Thanks to your generosity, we filled our tour bus to the brim with essential weekend meal supplies for Hawthorne Elementary students and their families facing food insecurity during holiday breaks. Your support is making a direct and positive impact—thank you!
Nearly 90% of students attending Hawthorne Elementary School in North Everett rely on the free or reduced lunch assistance program. Unfortunately, on weekends, a significant number of these students go without meals. Over the past 15 years, Hawthorne Elementary School has been a beacon of hope through its "Weekend Food Backpack Program." This initiative entails providing backpacks filled with non-perishable meal supplies to children enrolled in the school lunch program so that they can have food over the weekend. Come Monday, the students return with their emptied backpacks, which are then refilled for the upcoming Friday.
If you would like to join the effort in 2024, please contact Christy Cheever at christy.cheever@snoco.org.
Engineering Team presents to Transportation Research Board
Kevin Latschaw, Engineering Manager, and Courtney Strehlow, GIS Analyst Senior, had the opportunity to present at a Transportation Research Board (TRB) Airport Geospatial Data and Technologies Subcommittee meeting. After developing the Geographic Information System (GIS) at Paine Field Airport, Kevin and Courtney were able to provide insights on the process through their presentation, called Takeoff- Implementing Esri Technology from an Airport Perspective. About 60 people from airports across the country attended the presentation. Several attendees were beginning their GIS development at their airports and asked questions about the process. The TRB is a part of the National Academies and provides leadership on transportation topics using industry expertise and objective, evidence-based information.
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Airport staffers earn new designations from AAAE
Congratulations to the following Paine Field employees that recently earned their Certified Member (C.M.) designations from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)!
- Operations Specialist Nicholas Calhoun
- Real Estate Specialist Michelle Funk
- Accountant II Melissa Garrity
- Airport Engineer Curtis Jasper
- Airport Engineering Manager Kevin Latschaw
- Maintenance Supervisor II Steve McLean
- GIS Analyst Senior Courtney Strehlow
The C.M. designation signifies a diverse knowledge of the primary functions of how an airport operates. To become a C.M., a member must successfully complete a 180-question, multiple-choice examination on a wide variety of topics including airport operations, security, maintenance, financing, planning, construction, and communications.
Paine Field now has 17 employees that have achieved their C.M. designation.
We are also pleased to announce that Operations Specialist Gerard Checchia has recently received his ACE Airfield Operations from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
The ACE Airfield Operations is based on a detailed set of informational modules that reflect information applicable to all FAR Part 139 airfields. After reviewing the material candidates are required to pass a 100 multiple choice question exam with a score of 70% or higher. The information helps shore up their strong understanding of airfield regulations and the numerous considerations related to our 139 certification, airfield construction, safety compliance and other topics.
Paine Field now has eight employees that have earned their ACE Airfield Operations designation.
Staff updates
Promotion
Congratulations to Jake Newgard, who was recently selected to be the Airport's new Records Technician. Jake will be responsible for processing public records requests, archiving airport records, and organizing our existing records system.
Welcome
Paine Field has recently welcomed several employees to the Airport team:
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Gerard Checchia, Operations Specialist
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Luke Erickson, Operations Specialist
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Josiah Gulke, Credentialing Coordinator
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Kham Keopradith, Maintenance Technician III
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Dylan Link, Maintenance Technician I
Farewell to Matt Stevens and Mitch Braathen
Paine Field recently said farewell to longtime USDA Wildlife Biologist Matt Stevens, who recently accepted a new position with the USDA in Texas. Since 1989, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services (WS) program has partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Defense, airports and the aviation industry to provide scientific expertise and operational assistance to reduce the safety hazards and economic impacts to aviation caused by birds, mammals, and other wildlife.
Matt has been Paine Field’s primary wildlife Biologist for over 20 years. He brought the airport’s wildlife management program into the modern age, providing consultation and management assistance to assess wildlife conflicts at Paine Field, with a focus on improving safety by reducing hazards and risks associated with wildlife. Paine Field will continue to benefit from Matt’s leadership and expertise for years to come, as he personally trained his successor. Matt’s depth of knowledge will be sorely missed by our entire team. We wish him all the best in his new adventures.
The Paine Field team extends best wishes to Mitch Braathen, Accounting Projects Specialist, as he embarks on a new journey with Snohomish County's Information Technology Department starting January 2024. Thank you, Mitch, for your dedicated five-plus years at the Airport, where you played a pivotal role in handling high-priority projects for the Administration and Finance divisions. Congratulations!
Join us at PNAA ADVANCE 2024
Join us at PNAA ADVANCE 2024 Aerospace Conference, February 5-8, at the Lynnwood Event Center. This year, the theme for the 23rd Annual Aerospace Conference is Beyond Limits: Envisioning Tomorrow's Aerospace Supply Chain.
In a rapidly evolving landscape, the aerospace supply chain is on the precipice of transformative change. Challenges such as increasing global competition, rising material costs, technological advancements, and sustainability imperatives are shifting paradigms. The PNAA ADVANCE 2024 Conference provides an unparalleled platform for leaders, experts, and visionaries in the industry to explore new frontiers, forecast emerging trends, and formulate strategies for a future that is both sustainable and profitable.
For more information and to register visit: https://www.pnaa.net/events/pnaa-advance-2024-conference
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See us at the Northwest Aviation Conference in Puyallup
Paine Field will once again be hosting a booth at the Washington Aviation Association's preeminent Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. Over the years, the event has grown to over 75 hours of safety seminars and 122,000 square feet of aviation displays with an annual attendance of over 10,000.
More information and tickets are available at https://www.washingtonaviation.org/attendee-information
We hope to see you there!
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