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Airway Heights, WA

Airway Heights is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States, just west of Spokane. The population was 10,757 at the 2020 census.  The city's name was taken from its close proximity to the runways at Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport. 

Airway Heights was founded in 1942 and officially incorporated on June 28, 1955. Growth in the city was spurred by the opening of the Airway Heights Corrections Center by the Washington State Department of Corrections in 1992 and the opening of the Northern Quest Resort & Casino by the Kalispel Indian Tribe in 2000. In the decades since, Airway Heights has seen the addition of new retailers, several new apartment buildings and housing developments, the expansion of the Northern Quest Casino, and the opening of the Spokane Tribe Casino.

Airway Heights is located at 47°38′37″N 117°35′11″W (47.643648, -117.586491).  Downtown Spokane is located eight miles by road east of Airway Heights. In 2012, the City of Spokane incorporated the Spokane International Airport and surrounding area, since which the city of Spokane has bordered the city of Airway Heights to the east and south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.63 square miles (14.58 km²), all of it land.

The community lies in the northeastern corner of the flat Columbia Plateau. While the plateau tends to be flat, the terrain locally is quite rugged as it is part of the Channeled Scablands. The "heights" in the city's name references its location at a higher elevation than the city center of Spokane. Traveling into Airway Heights along U.S. Route 2, the main road into the city, from Downtown Spokane, one will climb over 500 feet.

The closest hospital to the city is Deaconess Medical Center, located in Downtown Spokane. Healthcare services located in the city itself include the Airway Heights Dental Center, West Plains Chiropractor, and APEX Physical Therapy.

Airway Heights places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents. The Airway Heights Recreation Center strives to provide members and guests, ages 11 and up, the opportunities and resources they need to achieve their health and fitness goals. MultiCare Rockwood Clinic offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For a holistic wellness approach, the community supports building personalized wellness programs as advocated by the Washington State Health Care Authority.  For fitness enthusiasts, Orangetheory Fitness provides high-intensity interval training sessions. Yoga lovers can find their zen at Harmony Yoga, offering classes that range from beginner to advanced.

Top sites in Airway Heights WA are Manito Park, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, and Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino.

Population: 10,842 (2022). ZIP code: 99001. Area code: 509. Elevation: 2,398 ft (731 m). Area: 6.01 sq mi (15.57 km²).

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Is Airway Heights, WA safe?

With a crime rate of 44 per one thousand residents, Airway Heights has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 23. Within Washington, more than 87% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Airway Heights.

What are the demographics of Airway Heights, WA?

In 2021, Airway Heights, WA had a population of 10.1k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $55,932. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Airway Heights, WA grew from 8,885 to 10,108, a 13.8% increase and its median household income grew from $54,690 to $55,932, a 2.27% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Airway Heights, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.98%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.66%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.47%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%).

How did Airway Heights, WA got its name?

Located just west of Spokane, the city derives its name from its proximity to the Fairchild Air Force Base. It is bounded by the base at one end and the Spokane International Airport on the other. The city includes both the Kalispel Tribe and Spokane Tribe land with housing, employment, and recreation opportunities.

Sources

City of Airway Heights

Wikipedia

Neighborhood Scout

Smart Growth America

Data USA

Manito Park

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino

Airway Heights Recreation Center

MultiCare Rockwood Clinic

Anytime Fitness

Washington State Health Care Authority

Orangetheory Fitness

Harmony Yoga

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