Bainbridge Island Airport (KBIA)
In August of 2023, Battle Point Park will be closed to begin its two-year transformation into the Bainbridge Island Airport.
"An airport for Bainbridge Islanders"
“Finally, an airport for Bainbridge Islanders,” celebrated Councilmember Evans at the most recent public hearing. After a 5-0 vote in favor, Battle Point Park will be permanently closed in August 2023 and begin its two-year transformation into an FAA public-use airport to meet the future integrated travel needs of Bainbridge Islanders.
Originally a military listening post during WWII, Battle Point Park has been on a 75 year lease by the Army Corps of Engineers to Kitsap County, subleased to Bainbridge Island Parks & Recreation. That master lease, which came due in 2020, was never renewed by Kitsap, and has been on a month-to-month status before it was resolved this year to convert the land into “an intermodal landing facility.” Still owned by the Army Corp of Engineers, and through an infrastructure funding grant from the FAA, Battle Point Park will be permanently shuttered in August 2023.
KBIA's initial construction will entail the first improvements, including a 3,200’ x 75’ wide runway capable of accommodating most light aircraft, a public-use parking/ramp, and three helicopter/eVTOL sites for commuter movement between the City of Seattle, and nearby Sea-Tac Airport.
"A mile of runway"
Aeronautical View (KBIA)
As proposed, Bainbridge Island Airport (KBIA) will initially offer a 3,200' long runway, prior to fuel and other services being offered. The update to the Seattle Area Sectional Chart depicts its approximate location. (Not to be used for Navigational Purposes)