Airway Heights is a city in the Inland Northwest region of eastern Washington and is part of the Spokane metropolitan area in Spokane County. It is located about 8 miles west of downtown Spokane and is best known for Northern Quest Resort & Casino and its close proximity to Fairchild Air Force Base. The city has grown rapidly as a residential and commercial community.
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Where is Airway Heights Located?
Airway Heights is a city located in Spokane County, Washington, the United States. The city lies in eastern Washington along U.S. Route 2 and is approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of downtown Spokane, 20 miles (32 km) east of Cheney, and about 290 miles (467 km) east of Seattle. Airway Heights is located at 47.6446° North latitude and 117.5933° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 10,757. Airway Heights covers approximately 6.69 square miles (17.33 sq km). The city is home to Fairchild Air Force Base, one of the region's largest military installations, and Northern Quest Resort & Casino, making it an important center for tourism, defense, and regional economic activity.
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Airway Heights City Facts
| City | Airway Heights |
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane County |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Inland Northwest |
| Incorporated | June 17, 1955 |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Total Area | 6.69 sq mi (17.33 sq km) |
| Land Area | 6.68 sq mi (17.30 sq km) |
| Water Area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 sq km) |
| Elevation | 2,394 ft (730 m) |
| Population (2023 estimate) | Approximately 11,300 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 10,757 |
| Population Density | About 1,610 people per sq mi |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) (UTC−8/UTC−7) |
| ZIP Codes | 99001 |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Major Highways | U.S. Route 2, U.S. Route 195, State Route 904 |
| Public Transit | Spokane Transit Authority (STA) |
| Major Attractions | Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane Tribe Casino, Sunset Park |
| Official Website | https://www.cawh.org/ |
Distance from Airway Heights, WA to Nearby Cities
- Spokane, WA – 8 miles (13 km)
- Cheney, WA – 10 miles (16 km)
- Medical Lake, WA – 8 miles (13 km)
- Liberty Lake, WA – 23 miles (37 km)
- Millwood, WA – 15 miles (24 km)
- Spokane Valley, WA – 17 miles (27 km)
- Deer Park, WA – 28 miles (45 km)
- Reardan, WA – 24 miles (39 km)
- Davenport, WA – 36 miles (58 km)
- Ritzville, WA – 57 miles (92 km)
- Colville, WA – 72 miles (116 km)
- Pullman, WA – 77 miles (124 km)
- Moscow, ID – 84 miles (135 km)
- Sandpoint, ID – 85 miles (137 km)
- Coeur d'Alene, ID – 42 miles (68 km)
- Post Falls, ID – 35 miles (56 km)
- Kellogg, ID – 74 miles (119 km)
- Lewiston, ID – 105 miles (169 km)
- Yakima, WA – 173 miles (278 km)
- Seattle, WA – 280 miles (451 km)
Top Attractions in Airway Heights
- Northern Quest Resort & Casino
- Spokane Tribe Casino
- Fairchild Air Force Base Heritage Display
- Sunset Park
- Village Centre Cinemas at Airway Heights
- John A. Finch Arboretum (nearby)
- Riverfront Park, Spokane
- Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
- Spokane Falls
- Indian Canyon Golf Course
Airports Near Airway Heights
- Spokane International Airport (GEG) – 3 miles (5 km)
- Felts Field Airport (SFF) – 16 miles (26 km)
- Coeur d'Alene Airport (COE) – 43 miles (69 km)
- Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) – 78 miles (126 km)
- Grant County International Airport (MWH) – 90 miles (145 km)
Sources:
Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of Airway Heights Website.
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