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Lopez Island, WA

Lopez Island is the third largest of the San Juan Islands and an unincorporated town in San Juan County, Washington, United States. 2 km2) in land area.

Type CityPopulation 3,156

Why go

  • Island of the San Juan Islands in Washington state, United States.
  • Served by Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

History

Lopez Island is the third largest of the San Juan Islands and an unincorporated town in San Juan County, Washington, United States. Lopez Island is 29.81 square miles (77.2 km2) in land area. The 2020 census population was 3,156, though the population swells in the summer, as second homes, rental houses, and campsites fill up.

Airports

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 25 mi to the centre
1640 Electra Blvd, Sidney, BC V8L 5V4 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (WestJet, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Pacific Coastal Airline…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Vancouver, Calgary, San Francisco, Toronto, Edmonton… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Vancouver (45 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 8 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) 4.8 mi to the centre
Friday Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Kenmore Air M5 (CNC) · 1 route: Seattle

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 13 mi to the centre
Eastsound, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Friday Harbor (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Roche Harbor Airport (RCE) 12 mi to the centre
Roche Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. DHB, FBS (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
  • Kenmore Air M5 (DHP) · 2 routes: DHB, FBS*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Lopez Island Airport (LPS) 2.9 mi to the centre
Lopez, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. WSX (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Kenmore Air M5 (DHP) · 1 route: WSX*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Center Island Airport (CWS) 4.7 mi to the centre
Center Island, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Lopez Island Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.5 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Lopez Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.5 mi from the centre · Washington State Department of Transportation
Outdoor
Lopez Island
Ferry terminal · 3.6 mi from the centre · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Shaw Island
Ferry terminal · 4.2 mi from the centre · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Friday Harbor
Ferry terminal · 4.4 mi from the centre · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Puget Sound Express
Ferry terminal · 4.5 mi from the centre · Puget Sound Express
Outdoor
Lopez Island ↔ Friday Harbor
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Friday Harbour (San Juan Island) to Lopez Island via Orcas Island and Shaw Island
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Lopez Island to Friday Harbour (San Juan Island) via Shaw Island and Orcas Island
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Brown Island - San Juan Island Ferry
Ferry route · multiple
Outdoor
Lopez Island ↔ Shaw Island
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Friday Harbor ↔ Shaw Island
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
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Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Friday Harbour (San Juan Island) to Anacortes
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lopez Island Airport (LPS); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LPS has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. WSX). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Lopez Island Ferry Terminal, 3.5 mi); routes include Lopez Island ↔ Friday Harbor, Friday Harbour (San Juan Island) to Lopez Island via Orcas Island and Shaw Island, Lopez Island to Friday Harbour (San Juan Island) via Shaw Island and Orcas Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lopez Island, WA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Ferry · Washington · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing