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Spokane International Airport

Spokane, Washington (United States)
IATA: GEG ICAO: KGEG
Longest Active Runway
11,002 ft
3,353 meters
Field Elevation
2,376 ft
724 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
47.6199°, -117.5340°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#362 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#581 of 7558
Top 7.7% percentile worldwide
National Standing (United States)
#35 in US
#113 of 2020 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+10%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Spokane International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,002 ft (3,353 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #362. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #581 worldwide (Top 7.7%) and #35 nationally in United States.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Spokane International Airport (GEG)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Spokane International Airport is the commercial gateway to the Pacific Northwest's inland empire. Its 11,002 ft primary runway provides abundant runway length for commercial airliners and heavy aerospace maintenance operations. Situated at 2,376 ft elevation, GEG manages seasonal continental temperature variations with modern de-icing pads and high-capacity taxiway networks.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Two non-intersecting runways: primary Runway 03/21 (11,002 ft / 3,353 m) and secondary Runway 07/25 (8,199 ft / 2,499 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Originated as Sunset Field in the 1930s, becoming Geiger Field during WWII. Renamed Spokane International Airport in 1960; completed major concourse modernization and expansion in 2024.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Primary commercial airport for the Inland Northwest (Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho), situated 122 NM south of Trail and 224 NM east of Seattle (SEA).
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Elevated at 2,376 ft MSL on the Columbia River basalt plateau; winter conditions involve heavy snow and freezing fog requiring precision CAT II instrument procedures.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record & NFDC Surveyed Aeronautical Data · AirNav GEG Master Record ↗
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Spokane International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 2,376 ft (724 m MSL) in Spokane. At this moderate elevation, standard atmospheric pressure is slightly lower than ISA sea-level, requiring seasonal density altitude adjustments for fully laden aircraft on warm summer departures.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Primary commercial airport for the Inland Northwest (Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho), situated 122 NM south of Trail and 224 NM east of Seattle (SEA). The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,002 ft (3,353 m)

Spokane International Airport's active flight strips comprise 03/21 (11,002 ft), 08/26 (8,199 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,002 ft (3,353 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
03/21 11,002 ft (3353m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
08/26 8,199 ft (2499m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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