Pangborn Memorial Airport

Pangborn Memorial Airport Pangborn Memorial Airport operated by Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority The airport is owned by the Ports of Chelan and Douglas Counties.

The Pangborn Memorial Airport is a public use airport located in Douglas County, Washington. It is located four nautical miles (7 km) east of the central business district of Wenatchee, a city in Chelan County. The airport is served by one commercial airline (Alaska Airlines) providing commuter service to Seattle-Tacoma International. The Airport also serves as a regional hub for charter and corpo

rate flight activity as well as flight training and aircraft maintenance. Pangborn Memorial Airport is named for Clyde Pangborn, who with Hugh Herndon in 1931 flew the first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean. Taking off from Misawa, Aomori, Japan with an intended destination of Seattle, they instead landed in Wenatchee due to bad weather in Seattle. Since Wenatchee was in the area of Pangborn's hometown, he was familiar with the area and chose to divert there for this historic flight, longer and more dangerous than Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic in 1927. The Pangborn Memorial Airport covers an area of 670 acres at an elevation of 1,249 feet (381 m) above mean sea level. It has two asphalt paved runways: Runway 12/30 is 7,000 by 150 feet. Runway 12/30 has High Intensity Runway lights, Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) at both ends, a Category I Instrument Landing System for Runway 12, and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) satellite based approaches at both ends. At this time, Runway 7/25 is closed to operations.

06/08/2026

Where will you go?

Getting to Denver just became easier from North Central Washington.

With new nonstop service between Wenatchee and Portland, travelers can connect to 32 destinations departing within two hours of arriving in Portland. One example is Denver, where passengers can depart Wenatchee at 12:37 p.m. and arrive by 6:15 p.m. with just one connection.

The return trip is convenient, too. Travelers can depart Denver at 7:50 a.m., connect through Portland with an 80-minute layover, and arrive in Wenatchee at 11:46 a.m. Total travel time is 4 hours and 56 minutes, compared to 6 hours and 14 minutes or 7 hours and 24 minutes on current options through Seattle.

Whether traveling for business, outdoor recreation, connecting flights, or visiting family and friends, the new Portland route provides faster and more convenient access to destinations across the country.

Flights can be booked starting now through Alaska Airlines | www.alaskaair.com

Fly local. Go farther.

06/05/2026

Where will you go?

New nonstop service between Wenatchee and Portland is opening the door to 32 connecting destinations departing within three hours of arrival in Portland — including Salt Lake City, now just one easy connection away.

Whether traveling for business, outdoor recreation, connecting flights, or visiting family and friends, the new Portland route makes traveling farther from North Central Washington more convenient while allowing travelers to start their journey close to home.

Flights can be booked starting now through Alaska Airlines | www.alaskaair.com

Fly local. Go farther.

✈️ Get ready to take flight at Pangborn's Festival of Flight! ✈️Join us Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. a...
06/04/2026

✈️ Get ready to take flight at Pangborn's Festival of Flight! ✈️

Join us Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pangborn Memorial Airport for a day packed with aviation, family fun, music, food, and community celebration!

🚁 Helicopter flights available
✈️ Explore aircraft displays, including the iconic B-25 Mitchell Bomber
🎟️ B-25 ride experiences available for purchase
🎵 Enjoy live music throughout the day from the iCorp Band from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, including a fun Mardi Gras-style parade through the festival grounds in the morning
🛍️ Shop the Kids Maker Market and support young entrepreneurs
🍔 Food vendors and community groups
🎨 Activities and fun for all ages

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, looking for a fun family outing, or just want to enjoy a summer day at the airport, there's something for everyone at this free community event.

📍 Pangborn Memorial Airport
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Come celebrate the spirit of aviation and the legacy of East Wenatchee's most famous aviator, Clyde Pangborn. We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to our sponsors, Ardurra, RH2, and the Salcido Group of Companies!

06/01/2026

Where will you go?

Sunshine, spring training, weekend getaways, or business travel — Phoenix is now a smoother trip from North Central Washington.

With new nonstop service between Wenatchee and Portland, travelers gain access to 32 connecting destinations departing within two hours of arriving in Portland — including Phoenix, where passengers can leave Wenatchee in the afternoon and arrive by 5:17 p.m. with just one connection.

The new Portland route is creating more convenient connections to destinations across the country while allowing travelers to start their journey close to home.

Flights can be booked starting now through Alaska Airlines | www.alaskaair.com

Fly local. Go farther.

06/01/2026

A new connection is taking off at Pangborn Memorial Airport!

Beginning October 3, 2026, travelers will have daily nonstop access between Wenatchee and Portland through Alaska Airlines — creating expanded connections to destinations across the country and beyond.

From the East Coast to California, international travel to major business hubs and vacation destinations becomes more accessible with a direct connection through Portland.

Flights can be booked starting now through Alaska Airlines | www.alaskaair.com

Where will you go?

05/28/2026

Pangborn's Festival of Flight 2026 - Join us for a free, family friendly, community event! Learn about East Wenatchee's aviation history, check out some amazing airplanes, grab some lunch from our delicious food vendors, have your face painted, visit our exhibitors, and have fun learning with their....

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1 Pangborn Drive
East Wenatchee, WA
98802

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