Small Aircraft Departure Procedures KPAE local VFR procedures
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vfr departure Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-27 (43 d ago)
Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.
Single/twin under 12,500 lbs: runway heading to 1100' MSL before turning; 1600' MSL or higher until leaving the Class D; no intersection departures on 16L-34R.
The route
- On initial climb-out, fly runway heading to 1100' MSL or higher before turning, unless otherwise directed by ATC
- Runway 16L-34R: avoid intersection departures
- Maintain 1600' MSL or higher until leaving the Class D airspace
When it applies
- Departing 16R or 34L or 16L or 34R — all departures Stated for both runways; keyed by aircraft class, not flow
Source text, verbatim
Departures: On initial climb-out, fly runway heading to 1100' MSL or higher before turning, unless otherwise directed by ATC. Runway 16L-34R: Avoid intersection departures. Maintain 1600' MSL or higher until leaving the Class D Airspace
The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.
Sources
- Paine Field — Traffic Area Map and Noise Abatement Procedures (Revision: Dec 2025) Paine Field / Snohomish County · retrieved 2026-08-27