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March 9, 2026

Alaska Airlines Global Training Center

By JOURNAL STAFF

Photo courtesy of Alaska Airlines [enlarge]


Alaska Airlines’ sprawling new training center occupies 660,000 square feet at the former Boeing Longacres campus in Renton at 1301 S.W. 16th St.

The facility pairs cutting edge training technology — including full-motion flight simulators — with hands-on training spaces for the airline’s frontline employees.

Training spaces include a fully functional aircraft galley and a mock lobby and gate area.

The facility also has 89 classrooms, 34 conference rooms, social areas — including a cafe and bar fashioned after Alaska’s airport lounges — an auditorium for class graduations and events, a fitness center, and a mile-long walking trail.

Owner: Alaska Airlines

Architect: NBBJ

General contractor: Howard S. Wright

Photo courtesy of Alaska Airlines


Photo courtesy of Alaska Airlines


Photo courtesy of Alaska Airlines


Photo by Sean Airhart


Photo by Sean Airhart


Photo by Sean Airhart



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