Paine Field is now Seattle Paine Field International Airport!

(b) Given the present situation, why on earth would anybody outside of Seattle want to associate themselves with Seattle ?

Paine Field Changes Formal Name to “Seattle Paine Field International Airport”
Today, Snohomish County announced that Paine Field will have a new name: Seattle Paine Field International Airport. The formal name change will strengthen the ability to market the location of the airport, while accurately showcasing the airport’s international reach.

By incorporating “Seattle” into its brand name, the airport aims to guide more travelers, tourists, and investors to Paine Field and reinforce its geographic proximity to the globally recognized city of Seattle. We are adding “International” because this more accurately reflects the international character of the airport, since we are the global heart of the aerospace industry. We also will retain “Paine Field” because that name is synonymous with aerospace and is globally known in the industry. The name change solely pertains to the airport’s public-facing brand, leaving the PAE location identifier unaffected. The name change also has no impact on the Snohomish County owned airport’s operations or management.

“The continued economic health of Paine Field is one of Snohomish County’s top priorities,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “With nearly $60 billion in yearly economic impact and over 150,000 jobs, the airport must continually find new ways to strengthen our marketing and brand. This change will significantly bolster our business attraction and marketing efforts, while protecting the historical significance of the Paine Field name.”

Joshua W. Marcy, Director of Seattle Paine Field International Airport, emphasized, “While our name may have changed, the ownership, operations, and core mission of the airport remain unaffected. This change will provide new opportunities for our many attractions and businesses.”