Fairchild International Airport Runway View

A Working Regional Airfield

William R. Fairchild International Airport (airport code CLM) is the principal aviation facility serving Port Angeles and the northern Olympic Peninsula. This camera looks west along the single asphalt runway, taking in the apron, taxiways, and the cluster of hangars that house the airfield's general-aviation fleet.

The Olympic Mountains Beyond

On the horizon rises the forested ridgeline of the Olympic Mountains, part of Olympic National Park. The foothills frame the runway with a wall of evergreen forest, giving every departure and approach a distinctly Pacific Northwest character.

Aviation in Motion

Expect a steady mix of light aircraft, training flights, and helicopters, alongside fuel trucks and ground crews moving across the ramp. The airport supports charter, medical, and recreational flying as well as occasional firefighting and survey operations over the peninsula.

Gateway to the Peninsula

Set near the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Port Angeles is the launch point for visits to Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha valley, and the temperate rainforests of the Olympic interior. The airfield is many travelers' first or last glimpse of this rugged corner of Washington.