Flying the Vashon Departure at KBFI

Here's a detailed view of the Vashon Departure, a VFR procedure used at Boeing Field (KBFI) for traffic departing westbound when the airport is in a south flow--runways 14L and and 14R in use. The procedure is designed to avoid conflicts with airline traffic descending overhead into nearby KSEA. Most of the time, you will be directed to RWY 14R for takeoff, although when traffic is light ATC occasionally will assign 14L for departure.

[@tedgarcia]

Nice procedural video. Also important not to turn SW before crossing the water as the SeaTac Delta abuts the BFI Delta midway between West Seattle and Vashon. The controller scolded another pilot for that the last time I flew the departure.

[@BruceAirFlying]

Yes, the Class D at KSEA that extends west of the plateau where the airport sits has snared many pilots over the years. That airspace exists so that folks flying low along the shoreline must be in contact with KSEA tower even when they're below the Class B.