YKM · medium airport
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
Yakima, United States
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YKMmedium airport
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
Yakima, United States
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Yakima Valley's gateway airport serving central Washington State.
Opened
1928
Location
Yakima, United States
Yakima Air Terminal–McAllister Field (YKM) is a public airport located in Yakima, Washington, serving the Yakima Valley region of central Washington State. It is owned and operated by the City of Yakima and provides commercial, general aviation, and cargo services to the surrounding area.
The airport is named in honor of McAllister Field, recognizing local aviation heritage. It sits at an elevation of approximately 1,099 feet above mean sea level and features two runways capable of handling regional jet and turboprop aircraft.
Commercial service at YKM is limited but connects the region to major hub airports, making it a convenient option for residents of the Yakima Valley seeking to avoid longer drives to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Terminals
The airport has a single small passenger terminal with a modest number of gates serving regional commercial flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to downtown Yakima, located approximately three miles away.
Airlines here
Alaska Airlines (operated by Horizon Air) provides scheduled commercial service at YKM, connecting Yakima to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›YKM sits at an elevation of approximately 1,099 feet (335 meters) above sea level.
- ›The airport features two runways, with the primary runway measuring about 8,900 feet in length.
- ›Horizon Air operates turboprop and regional jet flights connecting Yakima to Seattle.
- ›The airport serves the broader Yakima Valley, a major agricultural region known for apple and hop production.
- ›McAllister Field was named to honor local aviation pioneer Harold McAllister.
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Latest news
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