Drive time to Tri Cities Airport (PSC)

Tri Cities Airport (PSC / KPSC) is a medium-sized airport serving Pasco, Washington. It sits 410 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 7,707 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Yakima, WA — the airport lies about 70 miles east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to PSC from cities near Pasco

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of PSC. 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 Tri Cities Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Pasco, WA 1.9 mi north-west Get drive time →
Kennewick, WA 3.8 mi north Get drive time →
Richland, WA 8.0 mi east Get drive time →
Hermiston, OR 30 mi north Get drive time →
Grandview, WA 37 mi east Get drive time →
Walla Walla, WA 40 mi west Get drive time →
Pendleton, OR 44 mi north Get drive time →
Moses Lake, WA 60 mi south Get drive time →
Yakima, WA 70 mi east Get drive time →
Ellensburg, WA 84 mi south-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near PSC

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

Reference

PSC at a glance

IATA code
PSC
ICAO code
KPSC
Serving
Pasco, Washington
Elevation
410 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
7,707 ft
Coordinates
46.2647, -119.1190
Classification
Medium-sized 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 PSC

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PSC, 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 medium-sized airport like PSC, 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 PSC

How long does it take to drive to PSC?

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

What is the airport code for Pasco?

Tri Cities Airport uses the IATA code PSC and the ICAO code KPSC. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 410 feet above sea level.

How far is PSC from Yakima?

Yakima, WA is about 70 miles from PSC in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Yakima as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near PSC?

Within 200 miles: ALW (41 mi), PDT (42 mi), YKM (71 mi), EAT (94 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 PSC?

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