Main runway closures, Support Hawthorne Elementary weekend food backpack program, and more

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November 15, 2025

Main runway to be closed overnight Nov. 18-22

Yellow and black caution notice of main runway closure overnight Nov. 18-22

Attention pilots: Runway 16R/34L (main runway) will be closed for survey work associated with the runway re:

  • Nov. 18-20 | 12:01 AM to 7:00 AM (nightly)
  • Nov. 21-22 | 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM (nightly)

Runway 16L/34R (general aviation) will remain open to accommodate GA traffic. 

No impacts to commercial air traffic are anticipated during these closures.

Please remember to check NOTAMs.


Support Hawthorne Elementary weekend food backpack program

Yellow backpack filled with nonperishable foods against a white background

County Executive
Dave Somers
dave.somers@snoco.org  

Airport Director
Joshua W. Marcy
joshua.marcy@snoco.org


In This Issue

  • Main runway to be closed overnight Nov. 18-22
  • Support the Hawthorne Elementary weekend food backpack program
  • Save the date: Paine Field Community Day returns June 6, 2026

Airport Commission Meetings

The Snohomish County Airport Commission serves as an advisory board to the county executive. The commission generally meets the fourth Thursdays in January, April, June and October.

Interested in attending?

In-person seating for the Airport Commission meeting is available. Please RSVP to 425-312-0912 or katherine.wigestrand@snoco.org.

Virtual attendance via Teams also available.


Meeting schedule for 2026:

January 22, 2026

April 23, 2026

June 25, 2026

October 22, 2026


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?AMID=40&Type=&ADID=.

 


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This season, we’re coming together to support Hawthorne Elementary School’s Weekend Backpack Program—providing kids with nutritious meals when school cafeterias are closed.

How you can help:

  • Donate grocery store gift cards or non-perishable food items (canned proteins, pasta, rice, cereal, snacks). See the list below if you need more suggestions.
  • Drop off donations at the Paine Field Administration Office, 9901 24th Pl W, Suite A, between now and Thursday, November 20th.
  • Offices are open Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Every can, box, and bag makes a difference. Together, we can ensure no child goes hungry over the weekend.

List of non-perishable items for Hawthorne Elementary weekend food backpack program food drive

Save the date: Paine Field Community Day returns June 6, 2026

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a day of fun and discovery into aviation’s limitless possibilities. This youth-focused event will feature aviation education, aircraft on display, military aircraft, and food vendors.

We are starting our planning efforts for next year's Paine Field Community Day with the Washington Pilots Association and the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum. We welcome your help to make this year's event a resounding success. We are actively seeking volunteers in several areas, including volunteer management, static displays, Young Eagle pilots, and businesses and aviation organizations.

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please email SAR-CustomerServices@co.snohomish.wa.us

Young Eagles pilot

If you would like to be a Young Eagles pilot reach out to EAA Chapter 84 at YoungEagles@eaa84.org.

Businesses and aviation organizations

If you are interested in your airport business or organization in having a booth at the event email Kristin Banfield at Kristin.Banfield@snoco.org for initial details.