Orcas Island Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
ESD
ICAO Code
KORS
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Getting to and From Orcas Island Airport #

Very small island airfield - no rail. Ground transport is by taxi, private car, or prearranged shuttle; travel time to Eastsound (the main village) is typically under 10 minutes.

  • Taxis & shuttles: Limited taxi service and local shuttles; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Driving / parking: Short drive from the airport to local destinations; parking at or near the field is typically available.
  • Ferry: Mainland connections require ferry travel from the San Juan Islands - plan transfer times carefully if connecting to ferry services.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Orcas Island Airport #

Small community airport with basic amenities.

  • Lounges: None.
  • Food & drink: No full-service restaurants in the terminal; local cafes in nearby Eastsound.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Expect limited or no public Wi‑Fi; bring chargers and a power bank.
  • Accessibility: Short walking distances; assistance can usually be arranged with advance notice.

Tips for Orcas Island Airport #

  • Plan ground transport in advance: Taxi service on Orcas Island is limited; arrange a taxi or shuttle before arrival, or plan to walk if you have very light luggage.
  • Small aircraft facilities: Expect small terminal operations and short ramps; outdoor waiting areas can be exposed to wind and rain.

Weather & Climate near Orcas Island Airport #

Climate

Orcas Island Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (711 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 23 mm.

82 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

81 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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