Airway Heights
City in Spokane County, Washington

Airway Heights is a city in Spokane County, Washington, with 10,757 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,398 ft (731 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairchild AFB, 3.7 miles SW.
- 10,757residents (2020 Census)
- 2,398 ftelevation · 731 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 1,790 / sq mipopulation density
- 99001main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Airway Heights
Airway Heights is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States, just west of Spokane. It is part of the Spokane metropolitan area and had a population of 10,757 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 11,950 in 2024. The city's name was taken from its close proximity to the runways at Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport.
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Living in Airway Heights
- Median household income
- $62,874
- Median home value
- $348,500
- Median rent
- $1,389/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Airway Heights had 10,757 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,757 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,790 per sq mi (691 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Airway Heights at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Spokane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,757 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.01 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,398 ft (731 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.6459° N, 117.5792° W |
| ZIP codes | 99001, 99224 |
| Official website | cawh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5300905 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Airway Heights
- Fairchild AFB3.7 mi SW
- Four Lakes6.0 mi S
- Spokane6.9 mi E
- Medical Lake7.3 mi SW
- Town and Country9.2 mi NE
- Country Homes10.2 mi NE
- Cheney10.7 mi S
- Fairwood11.3 mi NE
- Suncrest13.1 mi N
- Reardan14.0 mi W
- Mead14.1 mi NE
- Millwood14.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Airway Heights
What county is Airway Heights in?
Airway Heights is in Spokane County, Washington.
What is the population of Airway Heights, WA?
10,757 people lived in Airway Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Airway Heights, WA?
The main ZIP code is 99001. Other ZIP codes: 99224.
What is the elevation of Airway Heights?
2,398 feet (731 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Airway Heights?
Fairchild AFB (3.7 mi), Four Lakes (6.0 mi), Spokane (6.9 mi), Medical Lake (7.3 mi), Town and Country (9.2 mi).
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