Welcome to the City of Port Angeles

The City of Port Angeles is blessed with a variety of transportation options linking our City with other regional and local communities.

There are many tranportation options within the Port Angeles Options also exist to allow visitors to enjoy our many attractions once you're here. Transportation services and facilities include an international airport, international ferries, a regional transit system and van, limousine and taxi services.

You can also find out the status of any transportation projects that may affect your travel plans by referring to the Street Division of the Public Works Department.

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POLICE TO ENFORCE REVISED TEXTING/ CELL PHONE LAW
Starting Thursday, June 10, 2010, the Port Angeles Police Department and other law enforcement agencies across the state will begin enforcing Washington 's newly-revised law restricting the use of wireless devices by drivers.

The revised law makes it a primary offense to text or use a cell phone, or other wireless device, in the hands-on mode while driving. The only exceptions are operators of authorized emergency vehicles, persons with hearing aids, and persons making an emergency 911 call.

The revised law gives a law enforcement officer the ability to ticket a driver based solely on the observation of text messaging or illegal cell phone use. Officers can, and will, stop persons holding a phone to their ear. The citation has a minimum fine of $124.00.

Instructional permit, intermediate license holders, and teen drivers with intermediate licenses are prohibited from any cell phone use while driving (even with a hands-free device) with the only exception being to make an emergency call to 911.

“This is a reminder how important it is to concentrate fully when driving and operating a motor vehicle. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers. Always drive safely.” Brian Smith, Deputy Chief of Police.

Port Angeles Police Department
Deputy Chief Brian S. Smith
bsmith@cityofpa.us
Phone: 360-912-0184

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Fairchild International Airport

William R. Fairchild International is the largest airport on the Olympic Peninsula and is located within the City limits on the west side of town.

The main runway, at 6,350 feet, provides access to every type of aircraft from small commercial jets down. When necessary, Fairchild's runway can handle aircraft as large as a Boeing 737.

For more than 75 years the airport has served the community, and Port of Port Angeles has operated the airport for more than 50 of those years - creating relationships that have brought various commercial airlines to the area, as well as cargo companies.

Fairchild also caters to private aircraft and charters, with a number of hangars and tie downs. William R. Fairchild is located at Latitude 48º 07' 14" N by Longitude 123º 29' 55" W Altitude 288 feet above MSL.

Clallam County Transit

Clallam Transit provides regularly scheduled bus service to most of Clallam County and within the City of Port Angeles.

For more information about routes and fares, call Clallam Transit at (360) 452-4511 or (800) 858-3747. http://www.clallamtransit.com

Black Ball Transport Ferry "Coho"
The Coho provides year round vehicle and passenger service between Port Angeles and Victoria, B.C. Sailing time is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. The ferry arrives and departs from downtown Port Angeles to the inner harbor in Victoria. Reservations are accepted.

For more information on sailing times and fares, call (360) 457-4491 (Port Angeles), (250) 386-2202 (Victoria) or (206) 622-2222 (Bellevue).

Coho Ferry websites: www.ferrytovictoria.com or www.cohoferry.com

Victoria Express Passenger Ferry
The Victoria Express is a passenger only ferry with service between Port Angeles and Victoria, B.C. Sailing time is approximately 1 hour. Like the Coho, the Victoria Express arrives and departs from downtown Port Angeles to the inner harbor in Victoria.

Reservations are accepted and recommended in the summer. For more information on sailing times and fares, call (360) 452-8088 (Port Angeles), (250) 361-9144 (Victoria) or (800) 633-1589 (WA State only).
Victoria Express - http://www.victoriaexpress.com/

Taxis, Van and Limousine Services
Port Angeles has a variety of surface transportation options to suit anyone's taste or budget.

Several tour operators, taxi companies and a limousine service are available for hire to visit local attractions. For complete listing of available services please see the phone book and yellow pages.