Spokane International Airport (KGEG)
Large airport · Spokane, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Spokane International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGEG |
| IATA | GEG |
| Elevation | 2,376 ft (724 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°37'12" W 117°32'2" 47.61990, -117.53400 |
| Location | Spokane, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,002 ft (3353 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 8,199 ft (2499 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Spokane International Airport at a glance
Spokane International Airport is a large airport in Spokane, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as GEG. The field elevation of 2,376 ft (724 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGEG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 11,002 ft (3353 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGEG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Spokane International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairchild Air Force Base | KSKA | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Felts Field | KSFF | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Coeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field | KCOE | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport | KPUW | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Grant County International Airport | KMWH | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Spokane International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,376 ft field elevation of Spokane International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Spokane International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Spokane International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Spokane International Airport is KGEG, and its IATA code is GEG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Spokane International Airport above sea level?
Spokane International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,376 feet (724 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Spokane International Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.6199, -117.5340 — in Spokane, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fairchild Air Force Base, about 9 km away.
Does KGEG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGEG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Spokane International Airport?
Spokane International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,002 ft (3353 m) with a ASP surface.