Kent Valley Aerospace Hub: Four Cities Powering Washington’s Air and Space Economy

As Washington’s aerospace and space sectors expand, the Kent Valley stands out as an aerospace hub in one of the most dynamic and capability-rich industrial corridors in the Pacific Northwest. Anchored by Kent, Tukwila, Renton, and Auburn, the Valley brings together a unique blend of advanced manufacturing capacity, supply chain depth, and workforce expertise, positioning the region as a leader in both legacy aviation and next-generation space systems.

Unified region becomes an aerospace hub

Kent Valley’s strength comes from the combined power of its four communities. Together, they host more than 200 aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies, support over 42,000 jobs, and provide the multimodal freight infrastructure needed for production, testing, and rapid integration. From rocket propulsion systems in Tukwila and commercial aircraft assembly in Renton, to advanced machining in Auburn and a thriving new space cluster in Kent, Kent Valley forms a comprehensive ecosystem unmatched elsewhere in Washington.
The region’s leadership is reinforced by globally recognized firms such as Blue Origin, Boeing, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Stoke Space, and BlackSky, supported by an extensive network of suppliers that produce precision components, materials, and subsystems for both air and space applications.
Kent Valley’s combination of industry scale, workforce access, and cross-city collaboration positions the region as a resilient, innovative, and opportunity-rich center for aerospace and space leadership.

Explore how Kent Valley’s aerospace hub is shaping Washington’s future in air and space.