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Airway Heights Washington was officially incorporated on the 28th of June 1955. This event occurred thirteen years after the community emerged in 1942 during a period of rapid military expansion.
The 2020 census recorded 10,757 people living within the city limits of Airway Heights Washington. The estimated population reached 11,950 by 2024 based on federal data trends.
Mayor Patrick Rushing resigned from Airway Heights Washington in August 2015 following intense scrutiny over racist comments he made about President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. He cited declining health issues as his reason for stepping down after initially refusing to leave office.
Downtown Spokane sits exactly eight miles by road east of Airway Heights Washington. Travelers entering along U.S. Route 2 climb over 500 feet to reach the higher elevation of this community.
The Airway Heights Corrections Center opened in 1992 and became a primary employer for local residents. The Northern Quest Resort & Casino operated by the Kalispel Indian Tribe also opened in 2000 and drove decades of development including new retailers and apartment buildings.