Chart Wise: Paine Field ILS Y or LOC Y Rwy 16R

Here are the procedures, limitations, and details for this busy Seattle-area airport.

Jason Blair

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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Edited By:

Travis Tingle

Seattle Paine Field is a tactical hub for the region, housing more than 500 aircraft of all categories. [Credit: Snohomish County]

Key Takeaways:

Seattle Paine Field International (KPAE) is a busy airport under Class B airspace, home to the Boeing factory, airline, and general aviation operations.
The ILS Y or LOC Y approach to Runway 16R at KPAE involves specific navigation utilizing VORs and DME, with feeder routes and waypoints like EYWOK.
Pilots using this approach must adhere to key operational restrictions, including no circling to Runway 34R at night and a speed limit for aircraft faster than Category B.
The approach is supported by visual aids such as a PAPI on Runway 16R and color-coded centerline lighting on the primary parallel runway (16R/34L).

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Tucked under the north side of Seattle’s very busy Class B airspace is Seattle Paine Field International (KPAE) in Everett, Washington. The airport is home to the Boeing factory, the largest building on earth by volume, airline operations, and a robust general aviation contingent.

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