Spokane metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Airway Heights, WA
About Airway Heights
Airway Heights is a fast-growing city of roughly 12,000 residents on Spokane's west plains, straddling US-2 about nine miles west of downtown. It functions as Spokane's western gateway: Spokane International Airport is minutes away, Fairchild Air Force Base borders it to the southwest, and the Kalispel Tribe's Northern Quest Resort & Casino anchors its economy and entertainment. Housing is a mix of newer subdivisions, apartments, and manufactured-home communities, generally priced below the metro median — a practical base for airport, base, and casino workers.
Home prices in Airway Heights
The median listing price in Airway Heights is $388,995.
Top places in Airway Heights
- Northern Quest Resort & Casino — the Kalispel Tribe's resort, casino, and entertainment complex (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Spokane Tribe Casino — second tribal casino on I-90 at the city's edge.
- Spokane International Airport — five minutes southeast.
- Fairchild Air Force Base — minutes southwest.
- Spokane County Raceway / Spokane Motorsports Complex — drag strip and road course on the west side.
- Sunset Park and the city's recreation complex — in-town green space.
Commuting from Airway Heights
- Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 15–20 minutes via US-2 east or I-90 (Rome2Rio cites 9.3 miles / 13 minutes; distance-cities.com cites 15 minutes; local rental guides cite 15–25 minutes; read September 24, 2026).
- STA bus: Spokane Transit Authority's Route 61 runs hourly between Airway Heights and Spokane, taking about 22–24 minutes (per Rome2Rio/1map, read September 24, 2026).
- Spokane International Airport is under five miles southeast — one of the shortest airport commutes in the metro.
Schools in Airway Heights
Public schools: Cheney School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Airway Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Airway Heights, WA?
The median listing price in Airway Heights is $388,995. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Airway Heights, WA?
Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 15–20 minutes via US-2 east or I-90 (Rome2Rio cites 9.3 miles / 13 minutes; distance-cities.com cites 15 minutes; local rental guides cite 15–25 minutes; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Airway Heights, WA?
Airway Heights is served by Cheney School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.