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Skagit Regional Airport (MVW/KBVS) is a public general-aviation airport in Burlington, Washington, owned and operated by the Port of Skagit. Located about five miles west of downtown Burlington near Padilla Bay, it has two asphalt runways and supports private, business, and flight-training aircraft rather than scheduled airline service. It is a convenient gateway to the Skagit Valley tulip fields, Bayview State Park, and the North Cascades.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know the airport is a quiet, self-service-friendly base for early-morning departures over Padilla Bay; check for snow geese and bald eagles near the runway, especially in winter, and respect noise-abatement procedures over nearby residential areas.
🚖 Getting There
By car, take I-5 exit 230 in Burlington, go west on SR 20, then follow signs to Airport Drive; the airport is about 10 minutes from downtown Burlington. There is no scheduled public transit directly to the terminal, so a rental car, taxi, or rideshare from Burlington or Mount Vernon is the most practical option. Allow extra time in April during tulip season, when traffic on SR 20 and nearby roads can be heavy.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Skagit Regional Airport have commercial airline service?
A: No. MVW/KBVS is a general-aviation airport; the closest commercial service is Bellingham International Airport (BLI), about 25 miles north, or Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), roughly 70 miles south.
Q: What runway facilities does KBVS offer?
A: The airport has two asphalt runways: Runway 11/29 at 5,479 feet and Runway 4/22 at 3,000 feet, plus taxiways, hangars, and tie-downs. It also offers fuel and maintenance services for general aviation.
Q: Can I rent a car or get a rideshare at the airport?
A: Rental cars are not based at the airport, and rideshare or taxi availability can be limited. Most visitors arrange a car in Burlington or Mount Vernon, about 10 to 15 minutes away.
Q: What is there to do near Skagit Regional Airport?
A: The airport is near Bayview State Park, Padilla Bay Reserve, and the Skagit Valley tulip fields. It is also a short drive to La Conner, Mount Vernon, and the North Cascades foothills.
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