Living in Airway Heights

Where it is

Airway Heights sits on US-2 just west of Spokane International Airport. Fairchild Air Force Base is about three miles further west on the same highway.

What the homes are like

The housing here is a mix: manufactured homes, single-family houses, and newer subdivisions and apartments built as the West Plains has grown.

Schools

The Cheney School District serves the city, and Sunset Elementary is in town. The district broke ground in May 2026 on a new elementary school at Craig Road and 1st Avenue, expected to open in fall 2027. School assignment depends on the address, so confirm it with the district before you make an offer.

Day to day

• Recreation: the Airway Heights Recreation Center on Deno Road, plus city parks including Sunset Park and Shorty Combs Park.
• Nearby: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, the Spokane Tribe Casino, the airport and the Amazon fulfillment center.
• Transit: Spokane Transit routes serve US-2, the airport and the West Plains Transit Center. Check the current route map.

What to check before you buy

• Aircraft noise and safety zones. City code limits what can be built in the clear zones, accident potential zones and noise areas around Fairchild. Ask which zone, if any, an address falls in.
• Water. PFAS was found in city wells in 2017, and the city has bought most of its water from Spokane since then. Ask the city for its current water quality report.
• Wildfire insurance. The August 2026 Old Trails Fire started on the West Plains near the city. Talk to your insurance agent about coverage and cost before you are under contract.
• School assignment. Verify by address, especially with a new school opening.

Drive times are free-flow estimates from mapping data, not traffic-aware. Ask me and I will time the route you would actually drive.