Friday Harbor, US 🇺🇸 Seaplane Base Scheduled Service
ICAO
W33
IATA
FBS
Elevation
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Region
US-WA
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Local Code: W33
Location: 48.5373° N, -123.010002° E
Continent: North America
Type: Seaplane Base
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Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (W33 (FBS)) is a public use seaplane base situated adjacent to Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island in San Juan County, Washington, United States, operating on water. The base facilitates diverse seaplane operations, including air taxi flights, general aviation, scheduled services, charter flights, and scenic tours. Key operators include Kenmore Air, offering scheduled flights from Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia, and Friday Harbor Seaplanes (also known as Northwest Seaplanes), providing seasonal scheduled and charter flights as well as scenic tours. Other operators like Westwind Aviation, San Juan Airlines, and Island Air also provide charter flights, scenic tours, and scheduled services.
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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.
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.
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.