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William R. Fairchild International Airport (CLM/KCLM) is a public-use aviation facility located on the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula in Port Angeles, Washington. Serving as a crucial gateway to the Olympic National Park and the surrounding Pacific Northwest region, the airport supports a diverse range of flight operations, including general aviation, commercial passenger service, and air cargo. Its strategic location also makes it an important center for emergency services, search and rescue operations, and general business travel within the region.
The passenger terminal building at CLM is a well-maintained and functional facility designed to provide a welcoming experience for travelers. Inside, visitors will find a spacious lobby with ticketing counters, a comfortable waiting area, and clean restroom facilities. Amenities within the terminal include high-speed Wi-Fi and a selection of local information materials to assist visitors in exploring the nearby Olympic Peninsula. While the airport does not feature extensive retail or dining options on-site, its proximity to the city of Port Angeles ensures that travelers are just a few minutes' drive from a variety of local restaurants and hotels.
Operational facilities at Fairchild International include two primary paved runways, with the longest (08/26) extending 6,347 feet, which is sufficient for many large corporate jets and even mid-sized commercial aircraft. The airport also boasts high-quality general aviation support services provided by local Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs), including luxury pilot lounges, flight planning centers, and comprehensive fuel services. For ground transportation, several car rental agencies have a presence at the airport, and taxi services are generally available to transport passengers to the Port Angeles city center or the nearby Black Ball Ferry terminal for connections to Victoria, British Columbia.
William R. Fairchild International Airport (CLM) should be treated as a North Olympic Peninsula local-access airport rather than as a normal commercial connection point. The airfield is valuable because it gets you close to Port Angeles, the Strait, and Olympic National Park. Once scheduled airline service becomes relevant, the practical bridge is Seattle or another larger airport, and the Port Angeles segment should be treated as a separate regional movement rather than as a tightly timed continuation of a major itinerary.
That matters because the real transfer challenge is often not airside at all. It is the road or ferry planning after arrival, especially if the trip includes Olympic Peninsula lodging, Hurricane Ridge access, or a cross-strait connection. If timing matters, the car, pickup, or onward local transport should already be confirmed before you land.
The airport's local convenience is real, but it does not create network depth. A private or charter arrival into CLM can be very efficient; it also has few fallback options if the upstream airline segment is late. CLM works best when Seattle carries the protected airline risk and Port Angeles is treated as the final regional arrival. The airport's role is to simplify access to the peninsula, not to support a fragile multi-airport schedule that depends on last-minute flexibility.
โข Gateway to Olympic National Park at this airport.
โข Black Ball Ferry to Victoria BC downtown area at this airport.
โข 6,347Ft runway - handles corporate jets at this airport.
โข Olympic Peninsula fog affects winter ops at this airport.
โข Enterprise and Budget rentals on-site at this airport.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources