๐บ๐ธ Anacortes, United States of America
Anacortes Airport (OTS) is a public-use general aviation facility located in Skagit County, Washington, approximately 2 miles west of the city center. While the airport does not feature a traditional commercial passenger terminal, it serves as a critical gateway to the San Juan Islands and is a hub for regional island-hopping charters. The facility is managed by the Port of Anacortes and provides essential support for private pilots, air ambulance services, and air freight operations.
The airport infrastructure is primarily geared toward general aviation, with an administrative office located at the north end of Hangar Building No. 1. While the field is officially unattended, a pilot lounge and waiting area are typically available for transient crews and passengers. There are no on-site commercial restaurants or retail shops, but the terminal's proximity to downtown Anacortes ensures easy access to a variety of local dining and lodging options within a short drive.
Technical services at the field include 24-hour self-service fueling for both 100LL Avgas and Jet A via a secure card-lock system. The airport features a single 3,018-foot asphalt runway (18/36) and maintains strict noise abatement procedures to minimize impact on the surrounding residential areas. Ground transportation is informal, with no dedicated rental car desks on-site, though local taxi and ride-sharing services are available to connect travelers to the nearby ferry terminal and city center.
Anacortes Airport (OTS) is located just 2 miles from the Anacortes Ferry Terminal, the primary gateway to the San Juan Islands. Skagit Transit Route 409 provides hourly bus service to downtown Anacortes ($1-$2), and the Bellair Airporter Shuttle connects the area to Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA). Anacortes is a ferry town on the Washington coast, so the airport is useful for local general aviation rather than large passenger flows.
Taxis and ride-sharing are available but can be sparse; the airport is an easy 20-minute walk from town for those with light luggage The next step is usually the road or the ferry terminal, and that should be arranged before the flight if you need to stay on schedule. The road or ferry terminal is usually the next stop, and that should be arranged before the flight if you need to stay on schedule.
It is a popular entry point for private pilots and charters exploring the Puget Sound and islands It is a good fit for island and coast travel when the ground side is already decided. It is a good fit for island and coast travel when the ground side is already decided. That makes the airport a neat fit for coastal trips where the ferry or road leg is already settled.
โข OTS is handy for the San Juan ferry; allow about 10-15 minutes by taxi.
โข Book the Bellair Airporter in advance for a reliable and comfortable connection to SEATAC airport.
โข Walking into downtown Anacortes is possible with light bags and good weather.
โข Check ferry schedules in advance if you are connecting to Orcas, Friday Harbor, or Lopez Island.
โข Kenmore and ferry timings do not always align, so leave more buffer than the map suggests.
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