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    "addressLocality": "Friday Harbor"
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  "city": "Friday Harbor",
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  "connection_tips": "Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (FBS) is one of the clearest examples of why island access needs to be planned as a full multimodal trip rather than as a simple airport connection. The seaplane dock sits right at the Port of Friday Harbor marina, which makes arrival into town extremely convenient once the aircraft is down. The challenge is everything around that convenience: seaplane service is seasonal, weather matters, baggage is naturally limited, and many onward journeys on San Juan Island still depend on pre-arranged road transport or the Washington State Ferries.\n\nIf you are connecting from Seattle, pay attention to which transfer you are actually using. Friday Harbor Seaplanes sells scheduled flights from Renton and also markets Sea-Tac shuttle access to its departures, while other operators like Kenmore Air may use different Seattle-area terminals. That means a Puget Sound seaplane itinerary is rarely just one airport process. It is often a commercial flight, then a shuttle or landside transfer, then a weather-sensitive seaplane sector.\n\nUse FBS as the final island arrival point, not as a place to improvise the next step. Confirm the seaplane operator, luggage rules, and island pickup before you travel, and if you need a backup, know the ferry options from Anacortes in advance. The dockside arrival is wonderfully efficient when it works. The real risk sits in weather, seasonal schedules, and mistaking the marina landing for a fully protected airline-style connection.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for ferry and seaplane timing.",
    "Friday Harbor Seaplane Base services the San Juan Islands.",
    "It handles very short hops from Seattle or Boeing Field.",
    "Floatplanes operate under VFR and depend on calm water.",
    "Book dock pickup ahead, vehicles are scarce."
  ],
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  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 48.5373,
  "layover_planner_info": "Friday Harbor Seaplane Base offers limited layover facilities due to its specialized seaplane operations. The small terminal provides basic seating and restroom facilities. Friday Harbor town is within walking distance, offering restaurants, shops, and whale watching opportunities for extended layovers.",
  "longitude": -123.0096,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 45,
  "mct_interline": 75,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_international_to_international": 60,
  "missed_connection_help": "Due to the limited flight schedule and weather-dependent operations, missed connections at Friday Harbor Seaplane Base require immediate coordination with the air taxi operator. Alternative transportation includes the Washington State Ferry system to Anacortes or other mainland connections. Contact the Port of Friday Harbor for assistance with rebooking and alternative arrangements.",
  "name": "Friday Harbor Seaplane Base",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BFI",
      "name": "Boeing Field"
    },
    {
      "code": "SEA",
      "name": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ESD",
      "name": "Orcas Island Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ESW",
      "name": "Easton State Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HQM",
      "name": "Bowerman Airport"
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      "name": "Quillayute Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Friday Harbor Seaplane Base operates as a public-use seaplane facility owned by the Port of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington, serving as a vital transportation link connecting the San Juan Islands to the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Located at 204 Front Street within the Port of Friday Harbor Marina, the seaplane base has maintained an impeccable safety record since its establishment in 1988, operating scheduled passenger service and charter operations throughout the Pacific Northwest.\n\nThe passenger terminal features a comfortable lounge area designed specifically for seaplane operations, with modern amenities including complimentary seating, climate control, and beverage services offering soda and bottled water for purchase. The facility provides convenient access with plenty of free short-term and long-term parking available directly adjacent to the terminal, making it easy for passengers to transition between ground and water-based transportation.\n\nOperational infrastructure includes two designated seaplane landing areas on Friday Harbor: runway 3W/21W measuring 10,000 x 2,000 feet and runway 12W/30W measuring 6,000 x 1,000 feet. The base processes approximately 8,600 annual aircraft operations, with 53.5% consisting of air taxi flights and the remainder general aviation operations, making it one of the busiest seaplane facilities in the Pacific Northwest.\n\nSeasonal flight operations typically run from May through mid-October, with Friday Harbor Seaplanes operating multiple daily scheduled flights between South Lake Washington (Renton) and various destinations including Roche Harbor. Flight durations average approximately 50 minutes, though departure and arrival times may vary based on weather conditions and other operational factors affecting floatplane operations.",
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