Skagit Regional (KBVS), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS), serving Burlington and Mount Vernon, Washington, is a public-use, non-towered field about 55 nautical miles from its metro area. The airport handles both piston and jet traffic with 100LL and Jet A available, and it recorded 3,323 total annual operations in 2025, of which 1,938 were business aviation according to FAA TFMSC data. CBP inspection services are available on site for international arrivals, subject to prior notice and approval through the Port of Skagit.
Runways
Skagit Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 11/29, is 5,480 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Skagit Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Skagit Regional has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Skagit Regional recorded 1,938 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KBVS concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July at 230 operations against a low of 103 in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 230 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Skagit Regional averages 0.1 days above 90°F in June and 11.5 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 75.1°F, and December the coldest, at 45.9°F.
Weather station is 2.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Skagit Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes and environmental.
U.S. Customs Service is available for international arrivals. Check the Port of Skagit website for service insert requirements. Service is available seven days a week, per approval. Usage fees apply.
For clearance delivery, contact Whidbey Approach.
Runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds and with a wingspan greater than 49 feet.
MIRL for runway 11/29, LIRL for runway 04/22, PAPI for runways 11 and 29, and REIL for runways 11 and 29 are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI for runways 04 and 22 operates continuously.
The runway surface has widespread open, unsealed cracks and joints.
Helicopter training operations, including autorotations, take place on the runway.
Use of taxiway B by aircraft with a wingspan of 49 feet or greater is prohibited when runway 04/22 is in use.
Possible turbulence exists in the vicinity of exhaust stacks located 3,500 feet southwest of runway 04; low altitude overflight of the area should be avoided.
Migratory waterfowl and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Skagit Regional has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Whidbey Island NAS (ault Fld) (KNUW), 11.75 NM southwest.
Part of the Seattle area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KBVS?
Yes, Skagit Regional Airport offers CBP inspection services for international arrivals on site. Crews should check the Port of Skagit website in advance for the service insert requirement before landing. Service is available seven days a week, subject to prior approval. Usage fees apply to arriving aircraft. Coordination through Whidbey Approach handles clearance delivery requests for this airport.
What are the runway options at KBVS?
Skagit Regional Airport, identifier KBVS, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 11/29 is the primary surface at 5,480 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 04/22 measures 3,000 feet long and 60 feet wide. Runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds and to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet. Taxiway B also carries a wingspan restriction of less than 49 feet whenever runway 04/22 is active.
Does KBVS have air traffic control?
No, Skagit Regional Airport is a non-towered field, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF. Runway lighting including MIRL on 11/29 and LIRL on 04/22 is pilot-activated through CTAF, along with PAPI and REIL on runways 11 and 29. PAPI on runways 04 and 22 operates continuously rather than on activation. Helicopter training with autorotations occurs on the runway, so radio awareness is important. Migratory waterfowl and birds are also reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Skagit Regional (KBVS)?
Business aviation traffic at Skagit Regional Airport peaks in the summer months according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. July recorded 230 business aviation operations, the highest monthly count of the year. June and August followed closely with 207 and 205 operations respectively. Winter months are noticeably quieter, with February recording only 103 operations. Dispatchers planning summer arrivals at KBVS should anticipate higher local activity levels.
Are there any known hazards near KBVS runways?
Yes, several hazards are noted for Skagit Regional Airport. Possible turbulence has been reported in the vicinity of exhaust stacks located 3,500 feet southwest of runway 04, and low altitude overflight of that area should be avoided. The runway surface also shows widespread open, unsealed cracks and joints. Helicopter training operations, including autorotations, take place directly on the runway. Migratory waterfowl and birds are present on and around the airport as well.