Take Flight with Kenmore Air
By Jennifer Coleman | Photos by Mike Folden courtesy of City of Kenmore
Kenmore, located along the north shore of Lake Washington, offers much more than just an urban landscape. This small town is also home to Kenmore Air, a renowned airline with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1946, Kenmore Air has been delivering unforgettable floatplane excursions for over 75 years, allowing passengers to explore the beauty of the region from above.
Kenmore Air's scenic floatplane excursions offer travelers a unique perspective of the Pacific Northwest’s stunning landscapes, soaring above the pristine waters, lush forests, and iconic landmarks of Seattle and its surrounding areas. The excursions provide breathtaking views of the rugged coastline, picturesque islands, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, giving visitors an unforgettable aerial experience.
Visitors can choose between a variety of sightseeing tours that range from 20 to 45 minutes round trip, offering unparalleled views of landmarks like downtown Seattle, the Space Needle, and the Seattle waterfront. Passengers also get to witness the vast wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, including sweeping views of Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, and the Olympic Peninsula.
One of the most popular scenic tours is the Seattle Scenic Flight Tour, which departs from Lake Union and gives passengers an aerial perspective of the Emerald City. For those taking off from Kenmore Air Harbor on the north shore of Lake Washington, you fly south to see the University of Washington and its lakeside stadium and then over to Puget Sound to see Shilshole Bay and Discovery Point. The scenic flight adventure includes music and narrated highlights about Seattle before returning to the Kenmore/Lake Washington Seaplane Terminal.
Kenmore Air also offers customized tours for private groups, giving passengers the opportunity to experience remote, otherwise inaccessible parts of the Pacific Northwest in an intimate and personalized way. Whether it's a romantic sunset flight or a family adventure to see Puget Sound's breathtaking beauty, these excursions provide an unforgettable experience.
