Airway Heights has a rural, small-town feel near Spokane
Airway Heights, a small city on a plateau west of Spokane, is well-named — it's settled between Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport. Over recent decades, this patch of countryside has boomed with suburban neighborhoods and shopping centers, especially after the opening of the Northern Quest Resort & Casino and the Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino. Today, you’ll find modern parks and recreation centers, Sunset Highway strip malls and plenty of newly constructed houses close to some of the county’s biggest employers and Downtown Spokane.
The Spokane International Airport provides quick travel only a short drive from Airway Heights.
The city offers lots of commercial areas.
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Newly constructed houses for lower prices than in Spokane
Suburban subdivisions of single-family homes have boomed on Airway Heights’ west side since the 2000s. You can find contemporary single-level homes with smaller floor plans or opt for sprawling contemporary houses with luxury appliances and upward of four bedrooms. While new builds dominate the market, you can also find lower-cost historic bungalows and ranch-style homes, as well as apartments with units for rent. Single-family homes sell from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$500,000s. Airway Heights has a median single-family home price in the upper $300,000s. That’s lower than the median price in Spokane. In addition, the homes in Airway Heights were typically built in the 2010s or later, whereas Spokane’s housing stock is much older.
Airway Heights has many new communities.
Ranch-style homes makes up the majority of older homes in Airway Heights.
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Route 2 dining and shopping in Airway Heights
“It has really become a kind of retail hub over the last few years,” says Realtor Steven Silbar of John L. Scott Realty, who has lived and worked in the area for over a decade. “It used to be you had to go to Spokane proper to get your shopping done, but now you can do most of it in town.” Casual local eateries line Sunset Highway, as do many well-known chains and a handful of big-box and grocery stores like Walmart. A range of other restaurants and boutiques operate out of the city’s casinos and resorts. You’re less than 20 minutes from downtown Spokane, where you’ll find waterfront restaurants, retailers at River Park Square and many other commercial hubs.
Sunset Highway connects Airway Heights to Spokane only a short drive away.
Airway Heights has shopping along Sunset Highway.
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Modern city parks and rec centers near Riverside State Park
Modern parks and recreation equipment are scattered around Airway Heights, including at Sunset Park. Covering about 10 acres, it offers walking trails, basketball and sand volleyball courts, a splash pad, a skate park and a baseball field. Locals also head to the Airway Heights Recreation Complex, where you can spend time in the indoor gymnasium and fitness center or splash around in the aquatics center. One of the most popular recreation destinations in Spokane County, Riverside State Park is a short drive away. Covering more than 9,000 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers, it has around 100 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, as well as many access points for boating and fishing.
Bowl and Pitcher provides scenic view points over the Spokane River.
Sunset Park has a walking trail that surrounds the park.
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The Cheney School District is growing alongside Airway Heights
Airway Heights is served by the Cheney School District. While CSD is a rural district, covering 380 square miles of Spokane County’s countryside, younger students can attend Sunset Elementary School within the city.
Cheney High School is part of the Cheney School District.
Westwood Middle School features a newly renovated building for its students.
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I-90 provides quick transportation between Airway Heights and Spokane.
Getting around rural Spokane County and commuting to the city
There are a few large Spokane County employers within Airway Heights, including Northern Quest Resort & Casino and an Amazon fulfillment center. Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport are both less than 5 miles away. You can take Sunset Highway toward Interstate 90 to get around the greater Spokane area, with downtown roughly 10 miles away. Several Spokane Transit Authority bus routes run local and commuter routes, but people in Airway Heights are typically car-dependent.
Concerts, festivals and fireworks in Airway Heights
Between the city’s parks and entertainment destinations, Airway Heights hosts many community events throughout the year. “It’s got more going on than most small towns,” Silbar says. “But, it still feels country, which is a big draw.” Locals love:
Concerts at Northern Quest, a year-round lineup of music and comedy acts at the resort's indoor and outdoor venues
Drag races at Qlispe Raceway Park, an engine-revving way to spend time on many weekends
Airway Heights Day, an annual festival at Sunset Park packed with live music and family-friendly entertainment
WinterFest, a holiday celebration with a community tree lighting, bonfire and fireworks
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