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TAKE FLIGHT YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL
The Yakima Air Terminal provides the Yakima Valley with air transportation services and facilities, allowing residents and business travelers an easy, affordable alternative to driving across Snoqualmie Pass to catch a flight at Sea-Tac. Commercial air service is provided by Alaska Airlines, while Swift Air and Sun Country Airlines provide charter air service. Alaska Airlines provides daily flights to and from SeattleTacoma International Airport and accommodates 76 passengers. Located off West Washington Avenue, the airport also accommodates emergency medical flights, aircraft manufacturing and testing, corporate aviation and general aviation. The airport terminal building was constructed in the 1950s, but it has undergone a series of minor remodeling projects to maintain functionality with new tenants and to meet federal regulations. The terminal building has five aircraft parking gates, all of which
Yakima also has a dependable transit system. transition passengers through a ground-level terminal concourse. The terminal also provides space for three rental car facilities — currently leased by Hertz, Avis and Budget — which are conveniently located adjacent to the baggage claim area. The airport has a big economic impact on the local economy and supports many aviation businesses that provide an
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estimated 1,000 jobs for the community. To learn more, visit flyykm. com.
TRI-CITIES AIRPORT
About 90 miles east of Yakima is the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), located in Pasco. PSC serves a growing region that has taken off dramatically in the past five years. Since 2013, the number of enplanements at the airport has increased by nearly 100,000, which represents both a vibrancy in the region and the additional flight services now available. The airport is home to Delta, Alaska Air/Horizon Air, United and Allegiant airlines and offers flights to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Mesa, Ariz. To learn more, visit flytricities. com. YA K I M A VA L L E Y V I S I TO R G U I D E 2 0 2 0
