Home to corporate giants like Boeing and Group Health Cooperative, Tukwila is a major commercial center in the Puget Sound area, and much like Seattle it draws tens of thousands of commuters every day. The permanent population hovers around 20,000, mostly consisting of families.
The north side of town is dominated by the region’s aviation industry, home to the Boeing Military Flight Center, King County International Airport, and the Museum of Flight (SeaTac Airport lies just adjacent to the city’s south end). Numerous parks and sports facilities can be found throughout the community, particularly along the Duwamish River which runs the length of the city.
