Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport – PUW

It’s the only airport in the area and might be the smallest airport I’ve ever been to besides the Monterey airport in California. There are no food options here so be sure to pack some snacks if you are the type to get hungry. There are only a few flights a day so if you’re like me and miss the evening flight due to an illness, you will have to wait until the next morning’s flight to get on your way.
They fly small propeller planes by Alaska air here, which seem a little sketch at first but I’ve never experienced any technical issues with them. I love that Alaska lets you check-​in one of your carry-​ons if there is space. It’s very helpful for a small person like me that has difficulties when trying to put heavy carry-​ons into the overhead bins!
When you exit the place upon arriving to Pullman, you have to walk all the way around the airport and enter through the front entrance but, again, it’s a small airport so it’s not that big of a deal, just a little odd. Because it’s so small, there isn’t a carousel to pick up your luggage. It’s literally just people throwing your luggage onto a pick-​up area (quite amusing when I first saw it). There is free wifi here but it can be a little spotty at times. I don’t get cellphone service but it’s best to bring a book or something to keep you entertained if you are early for your flight. Home and Harvest magazine usually drops off a stack of their magazines here. I highly recommend picking one up if you see them. They are free, super cute, and really interesting! It’s a lifestyle magazine in the quad-​city area with a retro theme to it.
One thing to note: even though it’s a small airport, it’s still possible to miss your flight! My boyfriend arrived 40 minutes before his flight once and he was not able to board because the line for security screening was so long. Be sure to arrive at least an hour in advance!

Close to Washington State University. Very small, no real food options.

Not amazing, but convenient for folks coming to visit us in Pullman. It is a very short flight from Seattle, and is a bit more expensive than flying into Spokane.

Officially the smallest airport I’ve ever flown in or out of.
It’s literally two rooms. One is the «main» area before security and the other area is the waiting area after security. I didn’t have the most pleasant experience flying out of here because my flight was cancelled, but it wasn’t the airlines fault. There’s just nothing to do, and they only have a vending machine for drinks (not sure where some of the other photos are from, but only the last two are of the actual Pullman-​Moscow Regional Airport).

This airport is small, but serves its purpose: to get people onboard the Alaska/​Horizon place to get to their destinations. Security is quick and the TSA agents are very friendly. It has a comfy atmosphere, free wifi, and plenty of people to help you with any questions you have,

Great airport whether you are moving through quickly or have a whole to stay. Can be a bit complicated to find your way around but it’s nice and big, clean and can accommodate many people plus has several great hotel options nearby.

I’m soooo impatient.
I’d rather wait outside in the bad weather to pick my bag up off the cart and then walk to the rental car checkout, rather than walk inside and wait an extra 5 minutes for someone to hand me my bag inside. It’s seems sort of ridic to check a bag here but the next time it’s super nasty outside, I need to reconsider.
Oh, and this time I found the used book corner. They have a book case of used books that you can buy for a $ 1 donation to charity. How sweet is that!!! Next time I’m here by myself, I’ll make sure to partake. I added the 4^th star for this glorious feature!
Security seems to have improved their throughput now. We arrived about 40 minutes before our flight and were plenty good to go. In fact, we had to ring the buzzer to get someone to come to the area to get boarding passes. This airport is in dire need of a kiosk.

What other airport will you find a cat in the ladies restroom trying to drink from the sink while you attempt to wash your hands?
Seriously, no joke. Obviously this airport is tiny but it’s literally so tiny that a cat was freely wandering around and walked back and forth between security and the main check in area.
Obviously, you don’t need to show up 2 hours before to make sure you make it in time because there are only 2 gates total here. I have flown out of here without any problems.

As you can tell by the name, it is not a big airport. It is small, but I like it.
I have lived in big and small city, airport way towards this airport in pullman is quite a quite drive. If you had pass by here at night, you will found out the best airport view you have ever seen. I remembered I really stopped by just to say «Wow, this is an amazing runway.» Due to their small in size, and a little hill on the side, you will enjoy the great runway view at night or daytime. For Airplane fans, it is the best time for you to gear up your camera and roll the film, i mean roll the SD card… Alaska Airline is this airport only commercial airline, I think they have Hertz by the side if you want to rental car.
If you have time while you were waiting at the airport check out the books at the bookshelves, you will figure out something strange… they have kept a very very old WSU yearbook there… I browse through the book… and… wonder… u know… How many people are already… «RIP»…
I enjoyed my 1 hour flight to seattle, it was fun, and better than another public transportation — around $ 60 one way to seattle.
Depends on popularity of your departure dates, Fares can go from $ 79 to $ 300.
P.S Do not arrive airport too early, there is nothing for you to do. and It only takes you about 15 mins to check in and do all the security check.

This is possibly the easiest airport in the world. You can park about 20 feet from the front door, walk inside the single-​room terminal, throw your bag behind the single Horizon check-​in desk, stroll through the single metal detector, out the back door, and onto the waiting plane.
You have to appreciate the basic simplicity of the place. There is no departure screen, just a board with posted times, that never change. The only plane that lands is the one you are getting on. You go though security when the plane is about to take off.
There is free wi-​fi (for all 2 people who may be using it). If you are looking for other entertainment, well, there’s a bookshelf where you can buy used books on the honor system. Dining options include a vending machine pre-​security, and a vending machine post-​security (they are about 10 feet apart — security is a glass wall). In case you forgot something behind security, just send the house cat back over — she walks through the checkpoint whenever she wants.
No five stars because landing in the winter means walking across open tarmac in sub-​zero weather. Also, there’s only 3 flights a day, all to Seattle. You might be taking a 7 minute flight to stopover in Lewiston (the change in elevation means the flight is pretty much descending the entire time).
But I would fly into PUW over Spokane any day.

Love the bookshelf of lost and found books for sale. I was engrossed in it just before my flight was to leave, and I glanced over at security and they were all standing there looking at me. One of them said, «we’re ready any time you are.» It’s a one room airport.
My only complaint is that the puddle jumper which flies on to Seattle sometimes stops in Lewiston first, and it doesn’t gain much altitude for those 20 to 40 miles. So have the barf bag handy just in case.