Seattle Scenic Flight - Local 20-Minute

The Northwest's only 5-star scenic flight experience

What does it cost?

$81 total (for a maximum of 3 persons)

Or, $27 per person based on 3 passengers

Night discount - $10 off (departing 11pm to 8am)

Maximum combined passenger weight not to exceed 600 lbs.

24-hour advanced notice of cancellation required, except for weather cancellations by Seattle Scenic Flight pilot

What do I get?

Standard:

• Air conditioned aircraft with all-leather interior

• Complementary snacks and beverages

• CD music entertainment (you may provide your own CD's if you desire)

• Stereo headsets for each occupant

• Scenic route map for each passenger

• Post-flight memorabilia package including Northwest regional foods

• Assistance in arranging of ground transportation

Optional:

• Digital photography and / or a video of your experience

  • Request photo / video option at least one day prior to your flight

  • You are welcome to bring you own cameras and equipment!

• Catering on request by Clay Lacy Flight Center Catering

20-Minute Route Options:

A. Around the Sound

B. Emerald City Circle & Eastside

C. Emerald City Circle & Puget Sound

D. Redmond Round Robin

A. Around the Sound

On this flight, passengers will have an opportunity to view the downtown Seattle waterfront, the sparkling waters of the Puget Sound, sailboats and ocean liners, forested islands and remote beaches and coves.

Route:

• Takeoff from Boeing Field and proceed northbound, past the Mariners' Safeco Field

• Cruise along the Seattle waterfront, viewing skyscrapers and the signature Space Needle

• Head west across north Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound

• Fly south along Bainbridge Island, then passing over Blake Island

• Explore Colvos Passage, dividing Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula

• Cut across North Vashon Island and follow the route of the Fauntleroy Ferry

• Pass low over West Seattle, viewing Sea-Tac airport on your right

• Descend over the Duwamish River back into the Boeing Field area for a landing

The above route describes days with northerly winds. Winds from the South will result in the route being run in reverse.

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B. Emerald City Circle & Eastside

On this 20-minute scenic flight you will take in the downtown Seattle waterfront, Lake Union, the University of Washington, Lake Washington and the Kirkland waterfront, downtown Bellevue and Mercer Island.

Route:

• Takeoff from Boeing Field and proceed northbound, past the Mariners' Safeco Field

• Cruise along the Seattle waterfront, viewing skyscrapers and the signature Space Needle

• Turn eastbound passing between the Space Needle and Queen Anne Hill

• Pass over Lake Union, viewing the houseboat communities

• Fly over the University of Washington and Husky Stadium, then crossing Lake Washington

• Upon reaching the Kirkland waterfront, follow Lake Washington south to downtown Bellevue

• Cross over Mercer Island and Seward Park for an arrival back into Boeing Field

The above route describes days with northerly winds. Winds from the South will result in the route being run in reverse.

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C. Emerald City Circle & Puget Sound

View the downtown Seattle skyline from all angles as you circle the Emerald City. Pass over the University of Washington, Green Lake and the Shilshole Bay Marina.

Route:

• Takeoff from Boeing Field and proceed northeast bound, out over Lake Washington

• Hug the west shore of Lake Washington as you pass the I-90 bridge and Capital Hill

• Fly over the University of Washington and Husky Stadium, before heading north around Green Lake

• Upon reaching the Puget Sound, follow the shore southbound passing over Shilshole Marina

• View the opening to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks as you cross over West Point

• Cruise along Elliot bay as you pass the Space Needle and the Seattle Skyline

• Pass over Safeco Field... and with binoculars... Is that Ichiro down there?

• Return for landing at Boeing Field

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D. Redmond Round Robin

Take a flight over Seattle's "Eastside", passing over the Microsoft Campus and the home of Bill Gates.

Route:

• Takeoff from Boeing Field and proceed eastbound, crossing Mercer Island

• Follow I-90 to Lake Sammamish

• Fly along the western shores of Lake Sammamish towards Redmond

• Circle the sprawling Microsoft Campus, home of the world's software empire

• Head for the home of Bill Gates, and look for the immense home of another former Microsoft exec

• Pass over Capital Hill and just east of the Mariners' Safeco Field

• Land back at Boeing Field

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