Drive time to Anacortes Airport (OTS)

Anacortes Airport (OTS / K74S) is a small airport serving Anacortes, Washington. It sits 241 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 3,018 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Seattle, WA — the airport lies about 64 miles north of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to OTS from cities near Anacortes

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of OTS. 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 Anacortes Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Bellingham, WA 19 mi south-west Get drive time →
Everett, WA 42 mi north-west Get drive time →
Kirkland, WA 60 mi north Get drive time →
Seattle, WA 64 mi north Get drive time →
Bellevue, WA 65 mi north Get drive time →
Renton, WA 73 mi north Get drive time →
Kent, WA 80 mi north Get drive time →
Federal Way, WA 83 mi north Get drive time →
Auburn, WA 85 mi north Get drive time →
Tacoma, WA 87 mi north Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near OTS

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

Reference

OTS at a glance

IATA code
OTS
ICAO code
K74S
FAA code
74S
Serving
Anacortes, Washington
Elevation
241 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
3,018 ft
Coordinates
48.4985, -122.6625
Classification
Small airport
Official site
Airport website
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 OTS

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from OTS, 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 OTS, 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 OTS

How long does it take to drive to OTS?

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 Anacortes Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Anacortes?

Anacortes Airport uses the IATA code OTS and the ICAO code K74S. It is classified as a small airport and sits at 241 feet above sea level.

How far is OTS from Seattle?

Seattle, WA is about 64 miles from OTS 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 OTS?

Within 200 miles: DTR (6.9 mi), CWS (7.8 mi), BYW (9.2 mi), LPS (13 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 OTS?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to OTS. 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.