Friday Harbor Airport - FRD
Friday Harbor Airport is a public airport in Friday Harbor, WA, United States operated by the Port of Friday Harbor. It serves the area of Friday Harbor and its nearby towns and metropolitan areas. Located 34 meters above mean sea level, it is the current default airport of the Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Most United States airports use the same three-letter identification for the IATA and the FAA. However, Friday Harbor Airport bears two sets of identifiers. FHR for the FAA and FRD for the IATA.
Best Time to Visit
The Friday Harbor Airport is located on San Juan Island, a region included in the state of Washington, U.S. It covers an area of 59 hectares and features a single asphalt runway measuring 3,402 feet in length. In 2011, the airport had a record of 134 aircraft operations in a day, most of which are for general aviation and a portion for transient general aviation. Air taxis are also served in the airport. In 2011, a total of 142 aircrafts were based in the airport, most of which are single-engine aircrafts. Cities/towns located close to the FRD Airport are Booktown, Oak Bay and Victoria.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Explore Friday Harbor and enjoy the natural beauty and fun activities available in the area by heading to one of the Friday Harbor Airport hotels to begin your adventure. Friday Harbor Suites is the closest at 600 meters away from the terminal. Earthbox Inn & Spa is also nearby and is one of the best value hotels close to the terminal.
Decatur Island Airport is an alternative airport serving this region.
