Yes — you can smoke at Paine Field (PAE) in outdoor areas located outside the Propeller Terminal in Everett, Washington, along the curbside drop-off and pickup roadway.
Propeller Terminal – Outdoor Curb Areas
Paine Field’s passenger terminal, operated by Propeller Airports and opened in March 2019, is a compact two-gate building with a check-in hall, a single TSA checkpoint, a lounge-style seating area, and a coffee shop, bar, and food stand. The interior is smoke-free.
Smoking is permitted outdoors along the terminal curb, by the drop-off and pickup roadway in front of the building. Move clear of the entry doors and air intakes and use the marked cigarette receptacles. Because the terminal is small, the outdoor curb is only a short walk from check-in, security, and the gates — handy whether you are arriving, departing, or waiting on a ride.
After Security (Gates)
PAE has no smoking lounge past the checkpoint, and the two gates share one airside waiting area. If you need to smoke during a wait or after landing, plan to step outside to the curb and re-clear the single TSA lane to return. Screening here is usually quick given the terminal’s size; allow a little extra time during peak Alaska Airlines and Frontier departure banks.
Smoking Area Locations at a Glance
| Terminal Area | Smoking area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Propeller Terminal (curbside) | Outdoor area along the drop-off and pickup roadway | Most convenient; short walk from check-in |
| Propeller Terminal (arrivals) | Same curbside roadway outside the doors | Step out after baggage claim |
| Gates (airside) | None | Exit and re-clear the single TSA checkpoint to smoke |
For a larger Washington hub nearby, see our guide to smoking at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA).
For USA airport smoking rules, state vape rules and TSA lighter rules, see our USA smoking guide.