SeaPort Airlines to Launch Spokane-Olympia Direct Flights for 2027 Legislative Session

Twice-weekly service beginning January 8 will connect Eastern Washington directly to the state capital.

OLYMPIA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SeaPort Airlines, in partnership with the Port of Olympia, today announced new air service connecting Spokane and Olympia beginning January 8, 2027. Operating Friday and Sunday afternoons during the Washington State Legislative Session, the flights will offer a fast, convenient, and affordable connection between Eastern Washington and the state capital.

"Whether you're a legislator, business owner, advocate, or citizen who wants to make their voice heard, getting to Olympia will no longer require an entire day of travel,” said Kent Craford, Founder and CEO of SeaPort Airlines. “We're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time getting things done."

SEAPORT’S TSA-FREE SERVICE TO OLYMPIA

FRIDAYS OLM-SFF DEPARTS 5:10 PM SUNDAY SFF-OLM DEPARTS 3:25 PM   EASY PARKING NO SEA-TAC HASSLES – NO TSA SPOKANE TO OLYMPIA DIRECT ARRIVE 20 MINUTES BEFORE FLIGHT

Departing from Spokane's Felts Field (SFF), nonstop flights will reach Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) in just an hour, providing an alternative to the five-hour drive across Washington's snowy mountain passes or connecting through the congested hassle of Sea-Tac Airport and then slogging down I-5 through unpredictable JBLM traffic snarls.

The new service is a collaborative effort between SeaPort Airlines and the Port of Olympia to expand regional transportation options and strengthen connections across Washington. As operator of Olympia Regional Airport, the Port plays an important role in supporting transportation, economic development, and access to the South Puget Sound region.

"The Port of Olympia is excited to welcome this new service connecting Spokane directly to our state capital," said Port Commission President, Jasmine Vasavada. "Convenient air access supports our regional economy and makes our capital city more accessible to businesses, government leaders, and citizens across Washington. We look forward to working with SeaPort Airlines to make this new route a success."

SeaPort flights will be ideal for legislators, business travelers, and citizens accessing state government. The flights also provide South Puget Sound residents with an easy weekend getaway to Eastern Washington.

“We know that every day, approximately 500 passengers, each way, are traveling between Spokane and western Washington – but this doesn’t include the travelers who are opting, often out of necessity, to drive to destinations outside the Seattle metro area, such as Olympia. We’re grateful for SeaPort’s continued confidence in the Spokane market, and commitment to increasing accessibility to key markets for our local business community,” said Dave Haring, CEO of Felts Field and Spokane International Airport.

SeaPort operates nine-passenger Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, utilizing convenient regional airports to avoid the delays and challenges associated with larger commercial airports. At SeaPort, there’s no TSA, free easy parking, and passengers can arrive just 20 minutes before their flight.

"Working with the Port of Olympia, we're using existing airports and proven aircraft to deliver something Washington travelers have needed for years: a faster, more practical way to reach their state capital," said Craford.

Flights will operate Friday and Sunday throughout the Legislative Session, with one-way fares starting at $279. Additional schedule and reservation information is available at www.flyseaportair.com.

About SeaPort Airlines

SeaPort Airlines connects Pacific Northwest communities with fast, convenient regional flights aboard Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, restoring the ease of regional air travel. It’s about time.

About the Port of Olympia

The Port of Olympia supports transportation, commerce, and economic development in the South Puget Sound region through its airport, marine terminal, and real estate operations.