Airport
Orcas Island Airport (ESD)
Orcas Island Airport (ESD) is the main gateway to Orcas Island in Washington's San Juan Islands, just north of Eastsound. Compare transfer options to Eastsound, Moran State Park, ferry connections, and nearby island destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Orcas Island Airport
Orcas Island Airport is a public airport serving Orcas Island and the wider San Juan Islands in Washington State. Located about one mile north of Eastsound, it is owned and operated by the Port of Orcas and supports general aviation as well as scheduled regional passenger flights.
The airport has a single asphalt runway, 16/34, measuring 2,901 feet long by 60 feet wide. Its small passenger terminal handles a modest volume of arrivals and departures, with a circle drive and short-term parking for passenger pick-ups and drop-offs.
The airport sits close to the village of Eastsound, the island's main commercial and residential center. Travelers can continue to hotels, shops, restaurants, Moran State Park, and other island destinations by taxi, shuttle, rental car, or private transfer. Ferry connections to other San Juan Islands and the Washington mainland are also available from the Orcas Ferry Landing.
Because of its compact size, Orcas Island Airport offers a simple, low-stress travel experience. Amenities in the terminal are limited, with additional services available nearby in Eastsound, making the airport a convenient community gateway for visitors arriving by air.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Orcas Island Airport operates from a single small passenger terminal on the island. The airport has one runway (16/34), and the terminal building handles both scheduled airline and general aviation arrivals and departures; there are no separate domestic or international terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Orcas Island Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Orcas Island Airport to Eastsound hotels, vacation rentals, ferry connections and destinations across Orcas Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business trips, island tours or events around Orcas Island.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Orcas Island Airport for independent travel around Orcas Island and access to Moran State Park, ferry terminals and coastal areas.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Orcas Island Airport, Eastsound, ferry landings, event venues and other island locations.
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