Tacoma Narrows Airport
KTIW, Tacoma, WA
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (5,002 ft)
About 7 miles to downtown Tacoma
Tacoma Narrows airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Tacoma
Tacoma Narrows Airport suits light jets close to Tacoma and Gig Harbor, and Sea-Tac International is about 25 minutes north.
- Main airport
- TIW / KTIW
- Elevation
- 294 ft
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (5,002 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Tacoma
Tacoma Narrows has a 5,000-foot runway west of the bridge. Sea-Tac and Boeing Field handle larger jets.
Tacoma is also a gateway to Mount Rainier and the south Puget Sound.
Tacoma Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
KSEA, Seattle, WA
- Longest runway
- 16L/34R (11,901 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 13 miles to downtown Seattle
Sea-Tac airport guideKing County International Airport - Boeing Field
KBFI, Seattle, WA
- Longest runway
- 14R/32L (10,007 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Seattle
Boeing Field airport guideBefore You Book Tacoma
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Tacoma Narrows for Gig Harbor and west Tacoma; Sea-Tac for larger jets.
Weather
Low clouds are common from fall to spring.
When Demand Peaks in Tacoma
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Dry weather and trips to the San Juan Islands and Mount Rainier.
- Winter
- Rain and low clouds.
Flight Times and Prices to Tacoma
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to TIW for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,410 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$49,000–$75,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 926 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,724 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 55 min$54,500–$83,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,673 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$28,000 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,741 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,896 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 666 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 862 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Tacoma
Light jets cover the Pacific Northwest and California; super-midsize jets fly to the East Coast nonstop.
Tacoma Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Tacoma for private jets?
Tacoma Narrows (TIW), about 15 minutes from downtown.
How long is a private flight from Tacoma to Sun Valley?
About 1 hr 10 min to Boise in a light jet.
