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Although there is more space at KPAE than on an aircraft carrier and fewer planes than at a boneyard, there were still issues of space with so many planes on the ground. There were issues with production and engine availability as slookabill mentioned, as well as the grounding due to the battery issues.

As ratchetfreak mentioned, the marking is at the north end of the runway, so it is meant to be viewed facing south as 16L.

Although there is more space at KPAE than on an aircraft carrier and fewer planes than at a boneyard, there were still issues of space with so many planes on the ground. There were issues with production and engine availability as slookabill mentioned, as well as the grounding due to the battery issues.

As ratchetfreak mentioned, the marking is at the north end of the runway, so it is meant to be viewed facing south as 16L.

Yes, either the plane in the yellow circle or the one directly behind it had to be reversed into its spot. When airplanes are being repositioned around an airport, they are typically towed, because it requires less fuel and it's easier to start up a tug and hook it up than to power up a large jet for taxi. The tug is also able to push the jet backwards when needed.

Yes, either the plane in the yellow circle or the one directly behind it had to be reversed into its spot. When airplanes are being repositioned around an airport, they are typically towed, because it requires less fuel and it's easier to start up a tug and hook it up than to power up a large jet for taxi. The tug is also able to push the jet backwards when needed (which also happens routinely when the jet departs from an airport gate).

The picture seems to be taken from close to directly overhead, so the apparent distance is probably fairly representative.

The picture seems to be taken from close to directly overhead, so the apparent distance is probably fairly representative. Here's another view for comparison.