Drive time to Stuart Island Airpark (SSW)

Stuart Island Airpark (SSW / 7WA5) is a small airport serving Friday Harbor, Washington. It sits 10 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Seattle, WA — the airport lies about 83 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 SSW from cities near Friday Harbor

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of SSW. 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 Stuart Island Airpark
CityStraight line Airport lies
Bellingham, WA 32 mi west Get drive time →
Marysville, WA 63 mi north-west Get drive time →
Everett, WA 66 mi north-west Get drive time →
Edmonds, WA 70 mi north-west Get drive time →
Shoreline, WA 74 mi north-west Get drive time →
Kirkland, WA 82 mi north-west Get drive time →
Seattle, WA 83 mi north-west Get drive time →
Redmond, WA 84 mi north-west Get drive time →
Bellevue, WA 86 mi north-west Get drive time →
Sammamish, WA 90 mi north-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near SSW

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

Reference

SSW at a glance

IATA code
SSW
ICAO code
7WA5
FAA code
7WA5
Serving
Friday Harbor, Washington
Elevation
10 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
2,000 ft
Coordinates
48.6734, -123.1754
Classification
Small airport

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 SSW

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

How long does it take to drive to SSW?

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 Stuart Island Airpark, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Friday Harbor?

Stuart Island Airpark uses the IATA code SSW and the ICAO code 7WA5. It is classified as a small airport and sits at 10 feet above sea level.

How far is SSW from Seattle?

Seattle, WA is about 83 miles from SSW 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 SSW?

Within 200 miles: RCE (4.5 mi), WDN (7.6 mi), ESD (12 mi), FRD (12 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 SSW?

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