Drive time to Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

Lopez Island Airport (LPS / S31) is a small airport serving Lopez, Washington. It sits 209 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 2,905 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Seattle, WA — the airport lies about 67 miles north-west of it in a straight line.

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before departure
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before departure

From nearby cities

Driving to LPS from cities near Lopez

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of LPS. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Lopez Island Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Bellingham, WA 28 mi south-west Get drive time →
Everett, WA 49 mi north-west Get drive time →
Kirkland, WA 65 mi north-west Get drive time →
Seattle, WA 67 mi north-west Get drive time →
Bellevue, WA 69 mi north-west Get drive time →
Renton, WA 77 mi north-west Get drive time →
Kent, WA 83 mi north-west Get drive time →
Federal Way, WA 85 mi north Get drive time →
Auburn, WA 88 mi north Get drive time →
Tacoma, WA 88 mi north Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near LPS

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

LPS at a glance

IATA code
LPS
ICAO code
S31
FAA code
S31
Serving
Lopez, Washington
Elevation
209 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
2,905 ft
Coordinates
48.4839, -122.9380
Classification
Small airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from LPS

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from LPS, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a small airport like LPS, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to LPS

How long does it take to drive to LPS?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Lopez Island Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Lopez?

Lopez Island Airport uses the IATA code LPS and the ICAO code S31. It is classified as a small airport and sits at 209 feet above sea level.

How far is LPS from Seattle?

Seattle, WA is about 67 miles from LPS in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Seattle as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near LPS?

Within 200 miles: FRD (4.8 mi), CWS (4.9 mi), DTR (5.8 mi), BYW (8.4 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from LPS?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to LPS. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.