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.

We’re grateful to The Landing Café & BBQ for being part of the Pangborn Memorial Airport community over the past two and...
09/10/2026

We’re grateful to The Landing Café & BBQ for being part of the Pangborn Memorial Airport community over the past two and a half years.

Louis, Kelley, and Cassidy created a welcoming spot for airport employees, travelers, and community members alike, and we appreciate the time, care, and great food they brought to the terminal. We wish them all the best as they begin their next chapter in St. George, Utah.

The Landing Café & BBQ’s final day of service will be Friday, September 25.

Following their departure, the café space inside the Pangborn Memorial Airport commercial terminal will become available for lease. The Regional Port looks forward to finding the next operator to serve travelers, airport employees, and our community from this unique location.

More information about the available space and leasing opportunity will be shared soon.

After 2.5 years of pouring our hearts into The Landing Café & BBQ, and 6 years with R Shack BBQ & Catering, it’s time for us to say goodbye to this chapter. Our last day of service for the Landing Café & BBQ will be Friday, September 25th. From day one, the Wenatchee community, Pangborn airport staff, and our fellow local businesses have shown us so much support, and we’re incredibly grateful we got to feed you. Even with our weekday hours, we built an amazing little hub here — from regulars who planned their lunch around us, loyal customers who grabbed us on DoorDash, to airport staff, and travelers and took our food through security and on their flights. We’re incredibly proud of what we created with this tiny café.

While we’re closing this location, we’re not hanging up the tongs. We’re moving to St. George, Utah, where we own a BBQ grill and supply store, BBQ Pit Stop, and will be rolling out a new food truck, Ember & Vine. If you’re ever in southern Utah, look us up and come say hi. Thank you for letting us be a small part of your flights, your lunches, and your stories. We’ll see you down the road.

With love and great memories, Louis and Kelley Trim, and Cassidy Barber

09/10/2026
09/02/2026

Where will you go?

W**e country weekends, rafting trips, hiking trails, and Southern Oregon getaways are now just a smooth afternoon connection away.

With new nonstop service between Wenatchee and Portland, travelers gain access to 32 connecting destinations departing within three hours of arrival in Portland — including Medford, where passengers can connect through Portland and arrive by 3:54 p.m.

The return trip is just as convenient. Travelers can depart Medford at 8:15 a.m., connect through Portland, and arrive back in Wenatchee at 11:57 a.m. for a total travel time of 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Whether planning outdoor adventures, quick weekend trips, or visits with family and friends, the new Portland route is creating more convenient regional travel from North Central Washington.

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

Fly local. Go farther.

Welcome to the team!
09/01/2026

Welcome to the team!

Please join us in welcoming Chase Coleman to the Regional Port team as a new Line Service Technician at Pangborn Memorial Airport!

Chase will support aircraft and passenger services at Pangborn, including aircraft fueling, parking and ground operations, monitoring airport conditions, and helping maintain the facilities and equipment that support safe and efficient airport operations.

We’re glad to have Chase on board and look forward to having him as part of the team. Welcome, Chase!

08/31/2026

Great things are happening just minutes from Pangborn Airport!

Located only a 4-minute drive from the airport, the Trades District is home to 12 locally owned businesses offering food, drinks, shopping and more.

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, there’s a reason to make the Trades District your next stop.

✈️ Flying Out of Pangborn? Plan Ahead! 🚧Travelers heading to Pangborn Memorial Airport should be aware of upcoming const...
08/31/2026

✈️ Flying Out of Pangborn? Plan Ahead! 🚧

Travelers heading to Pangborn Memorial Airport should be aware of upcoming construction at the Grant Road & Nile Avenue intersection.

Construction is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and is expected to continue through Summer 2027.

🚦 What does this mean for airport travelers?
• Grant Road will remain open, but traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
• Nile Avenue will be closed to through traffic within the project area.
• Detours will be in place, and traffic may move more slowly than usual.

✈️ If you are flying out of Pangborn, please plan accordingly! We recommend allowing extra travel time to get to the airport, especially during peak traffic and construction periods. Give yourself plenty of time to navigate the detours, park, check in, and get through security without feeling rushed.

For additional project information and updates, visit Douglas County Transportation:
https://www.douglascountywa.gov/561/Projects

08/21/2026

When communities ask for additional air service, one question matters more than almost any other:

Are people using the flights that already exist?

Airlines closely monitor passenger demand when evaluating the future of a route. Strong demand helps demonstrate that a community values local air service and can support continued investment.

Every time you choose to fly from Pangborn Memorial Airport instead of driving to another airport, you're doing more than booking a flight—you’re helping demonstrate the demand for convenient, reliable air service in North Central Washington.

While no single ticket guarantees future routes or additional flights, choosing to fly local helps strengthen the case for continued investment and expanded opportunities over time.

Whether you're traveling for work, visiting family, or heading out on vacation, consider starting your journey at Pangborn.

Fly local. Go farther.

08/21/2026

Where will you go?

A quick afternoon connection through Portland can now have you in Las Vegas by 5:11 p.m.

New nonstop service between Wenatchee and Portland is opening the door to 32 connecting destinations departing within three hours of arrival in Portland — including Las Vegas, making it easier than ever to reach destinations across the country while starting your journey close to home.

The return trip is just as convenient. Travelers can depart Las Vegas at 7:00 a.m., enjoy a connection in Portland, and arrive in Wenatchee at 11:57 a.m. Total travel time is just 4 hours and 57 minutes—saving nearly 2.5 hours compared to current Seattle routing options, which take approximately 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Whether it’s a weekend trip, conference, concert, sporting event, or connecting flight, travelers now have another convenient option starting right here at Pangborn Memorial Airport.

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

Fly local. Go farther.

08/21/2026
08/21/2026

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.

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1 Pangborn Drive
East Wenatchee, WA
98802

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