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Roche Harbor Airport

Roche Harbor, United States

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Roche Harbor Airport

Roche Harbor, United States
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WA09
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100 ft
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Small private airstrip serving San Juan Island's Roche Harbor.

Location
Roche Harbor, United States
Roche Harbor Airport (IATA: RCE, ICAO: WA09) is a small general aviation airport located at Roche Harbor on the northwestern side of San Juan Island, Washington, United States. It serves private and charter aircraft traveling to one of the most scenic and historically significant resort communities in the San Juan Islands archipelago. The airport features a single paved runway and is primarily used by private pilots and small charter operators accessing the nearby Roche Harbor Resort, a popular destination known for its marina, gardens, and historic Hotel de Haro. Due to its remote island location, air access is one of the most practical ways to reach the area. The airport is classified as a general aviation facility and does not support scheduled commercial airline service. It plays an important role in connecting visitors and residents of the northern San Juan Island area to the broader Pacific Northwest region.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport is limited to local taxis, resort shuttles, and personal vehicles, with the Roche Harbor Resort accessible within a short distance.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Roche Harbor Airport; the facility serves private and charter aviation only.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on San Juan Island in Washington State's San Juan Islands archipelago.
  • ›Serves primarily private pilots and charter flights to the Roche Harbor Resort area.
  • ›The airport has a single paved runway suitable for small general aviation aircraft.
  • ›Proximity to Roche Harbor Resort and marina makes it a popular destination for recreational flyers.
  • ›No scheduled commercial service operates at this airport.
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A peaceful island gateway nestled among the San Juan archipelago

Roche Harbor Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the historic Roche Harbor resort community on San Juan Island in Washington State. It provides convenient air access to one of the Pacific Northwest's most scenic destinations, known for its boating culture, lime kilns, and natural beauty. The airport primarily serves private and charter aircraft connecting visitors to this remote yet beloved island enclave.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Area — A basic single-area facility catering to private and charter aircraft with minimal amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car arrangements via local providers
  • Taxi or rideshare by prior arrangement
  • Bicycle rental from nearby resort
  • Walking access to Roche Harbor Resort
Nearby Hotels
  • Roche Harbor Resort
  • Friday Harbor House
  • Earthbox Inn & Spa
  • Tower House Bed & Breakfast
Dining

The Roche Harbor Resort area offers casual waterfront dining at McMillin's Dining Room and the Madrona Bar & Grill, both a short walk from the airstrip. Limited food options exist at the airport itself, so travelers are advised to head directly to the resort for meals and refreshments.

Traveller Tips
  • Always call ahead to confirm fuel availability as services are limited at this small airstrip.
  • Winds and marine fog can develop quickly in the San Juan Islands — check weather forecasts carefully before departure.
  • The airstrip is uncontrolled, so radio situational awareness is essential when approaching.
  • Arrange ground transportation in advance as taxis and rentals are not readily available on-demand.

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Airlines serving this airport

Kenmore Air
M5

Routes

RCE → DHBM5 · DHP
RCE → FBSM5 · DHP
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Encyclopaedia

Roche Harbor Airport is a private airport located one nautical mile (2 km) northeast of the central business district of Roche Harbor, in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It was formerly a public use airport. The 9S1 location identifier has been reassigned to Four Winds Airport in Celina, Texas.

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