Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (FBS)

Friday Harbor, US 🇺🇸 Seaplane Base Scheduled Service

ICAO

W33

IATA

FBS

Elevation

- ft

Region

US-WA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: W33

Local Code: W33

Location: 48.5373° N, -123.010002° E

Continent: NA

Type: Seaplane Base

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
03/21 10000 ft 2000 ft WATER Active
12/30 6000 ft 1000 ft WATER Active

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025
Taxis

Several local taxi companies, such as Bob's Taxi and San Juan Taxi, serve the island. They can be called for pickup directly at the seaplane dock or found waiting near the ferry terminal, which is a very short walk away.

Rental Cars

Car rental agencies like M&W Auto are located within the town of Friday Harbor, a short walk from the seaplane base. It is highly recommended to reserve a vehicle in advance, especially during peak season. Mopeds and 'scoot coupes' are also popular rental options.

Public Transportation

San Juan Transit operates seasonal shuttle buses that connect Friday Harbor with other key island destinations, including Roche Harbor and Lime Kiln Point State Park. The main shuttle stop is located near the ferry terminal, a brief walk from the seaplane dock.

Nearby Airports

Friday Harbor Airport
FRD • KFHR
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Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~2 km away
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Small Airport Scheduled Service
~8 km away
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Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base
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~10 km away
Roche Harbor Airport
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Small Airport Scheduled Service
~13 km away
Roche Harbor Seaplane Base
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Seaplane Base Scheduled Service
~14 km away
Center Island Airport
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Small Airport Scheduled Service
~14 km away
Vancouver International Airport
YVR • CYVR
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Large International Airport Scheduled Service
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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
SEA • KSEA
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Large International Airport Scheduled Service
~132 km away
Friday Harbor Airport
FRD • KFHR
Friday Harbor, US
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~2 km away
Orcas Island Airport
ESD • KORS
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Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~20 km away
Victoria International Airport
YYJ • CYYJ
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Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~33 km away
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)
NUW • KNUW
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~33 km away
Bellingham International Airport
BLI • KBLI
Bellingham, US
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~45 km away
William R Fairchild International Airport
CLM • KCLM
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~59 km away
Boundary Bay Airport
YDT • CZBB
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Medium Airport
~60 km away
Langley Airport
YLY • CYNJ
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Medium Airport
~69 km away
Friday West Airport
1WA9
Friday Harbor, US
Small Airport
~3 km away
King Airport
US-6085
Friday Harbor, US
Small Airport
~4 km away
Shaw Island AIrport
US-3845
Shaw Island, US
Small Airport
~5 km away
Wilding Farm Airport
6WA5
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Small Airport
~6 km away
Crane Island Airstrip
CKR • CKR
Crane Island, US
Small Airport
~7 km away
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport
61WA
Friday Harbor, US
Small Airport
~7 km away
Lopez Island Airport
LPS • S31
Lopez, US
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~8 km away
Windsock Airport
4WA4
Lopez, US
Small Airport
~9 km away
Lopez Medical Clinic Heliport
03WT
Lopez Island, US
Heliport
~7 km away
Shaw Island Trust Heliport
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Heliport
~8 km away
Discovery Island Lightstation Helipad
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Heliport
~20 km away
Victoria (Royal Jubilee Hospital) Heliport
CBK8
Victoria, CA
Heliport
~26 km away
Patos Island Helipad
US-4641
Eastsound, US
Heliport
~28 km away
The Island Hospital Heliport
WA02
Anacortes, US
Heliport
~29 km away
Victoria Harbour (Shoal Point) Heliport
CBZ7
Victoria, CA
Heliport
~31 km away
Victoria Harbour (Camel Point) Heliport
CBF7
Victoria, CA
Heliport Scheduled Service
~31 km away
Saltspring Airport
US-3844
Friday Harbor, US
Closed Airport
~3 km away
Pile Point Airport
US-3843
Friday Harbor, US
Closed Airport
~8 km away
Spieden Island Airstrip
US-1557
Friday Harbor, US
Closed Airport
~15 km away
Johns Island Airstrip
CA-0673
Friday Harbor, US
Closed Airport
~18 km away
Victoria (BC Hydro) Heliport
CA-1150
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Closed Airport
~29 km away
Millers Field
US-2840
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Closed Airport
~31 km away
Saltspring Island Airport
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NoneCA
Closed Airport
~42 km away
Protection Island Landing Strip
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Closed Airport
~46 km away
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