With 4,700 acres (19.02 km²) and a main runway 13,500 feet (4115 m) long, Moses Lake
is one of the largest airports in the United States. Moses Lake is famous for good flying
weather, as it is located on the east side of the Cascade Mountains, in the semi-arid
desert of central Washington State.
Grant County International Airport is an alternate landing site for the NASA Space
Shuttle.
The airport is now used for heavy jet training by Japan Airlines and the United States
Air Force, and by Boeing as a testing facility. Most of the traffic at the airport is
general and military aviation. JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo
Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400
Japan Airlines Corporation) (TYO: 9205), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in
Asia. ... The main campus for Big Bend Community College is also located on the grounds.
Fun, Fun, Fun and then some...we've got a multitude of area attractions here in Moses
Lake. So whether you're looking for the thrill of racing down a 200' water slide, playing
some world-class golf, enjoying a new art exhibit or just splashing around in Washington
State's third largest natural freshwater lake we've got something for everyone!