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 The 25th Anniversary of the Airshow of the Cascades is being held at Madras Municipal Airport August 22nd - 23rd. Click the photo for more details!
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 Columbia Aviation Association will be hosting an open house on August 24th, 2025 from 12 - 4 PM. Click the photo for more information!
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Wester Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM) is hosting their annual Fly-in on September 6-7! Click the photo for more details.
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 Columbia Aviation Association will be having an Annual Convention on September 13th! Click the photo for more details!
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 Snapshot from the Independence STOL WARS Competition held August 16 - 17th! Click the photo to enlarge!
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 The B-17 Alliance is hosting the Flying Legends tour from August 18 - 24. Click the photo for more details.
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News & Important Information
Fire Season
Wildfire season can be in full force through October. Several state airports are heavily utilized by firefighting aircraft and equipment, or may be closed for firefighting activity. Please be sure to check NOTAMs for any closures or restrictions. Please help prevent forest fires.
Aurora Master Plan Update
The draft final master plan was shared with the PAC in July. We’re compiling comments and will begin affected community review before the board votes on adoption.
Part 108 NPRM
Earlier this month, the FAA released the Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which outlines proposed regulations for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. You can learn more in the FAA’s Fact Sheet.
ODAV signs Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with SiFly and Yamaha
ODAV has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. and SiFly to explore the use of advanced unmanned aircraft systems for wildfire mitigation, public safety, and medical drone delivery across Oregon. To learn more check out the press releases below:
ODAV and SiFly Partner to Explore Long-Endurance Drones for Wildfire Mitigation and Medical Delivery
ODAV and Yamaha Explore Use of Uncrewed Helicopter to Support Wildfire Mitigation Efforts
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Construction
The runway at the Aurora State Airport closed Monday August 18th for repaving and to correct the non-standard crown. The runway will be closed for 30 days, then reopen for 30 days to cure, before closing for another 7 days for grooving and final markings application.
Prospect Runway Reconstruction and Electrical Improvement Project: The runway was fully repaved and reopened August 1st. ODAV is scheduling apron reconstruction, more info will be shared as soon as it’s available.
The Bandon State Airport Runway and Taxiway Surface Seal Project in will begin September 15th, 2025.
The Cottage Grove State Airport Apron Rehabilitation project will be completing Phase 1 Thursday August 21st, and starting Phase 2 Monday August 25th, 2025.
The Cottage Grove State Airport Runway and Taxiway Surface Seal Project will begin September 22nd, 2025.
The Independence State Airport Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project will begin September 2nd, 2025.
The McDermitt State Airport Runway and Taxiway Surface Seal Project will begin August 25th, 2025.
The Siletz Bay Runway Rehab and Electrical Project construction on the runway and electrical equipment is ongoing, an updated schedule will be shared soon.
To receive the latest information, please sign up for airport specific outreach using the link below:
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COAR Grant Program Project
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COAR Cycle 10 Announcement
Oregon Department of Aviation is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025-26 Critical Oregon Airport Relief (COAR) grant cycle. The grant application period will run from October 13-31, 2025, and the State Aviation Board will announce grant awards in February 2026.
A virtual training for the COAR grant program will be held September 17. The meeting link and agenda will be sent out prior to this date.
Additional information can be found on our website under the Be Informed section. Questions about the COAR program may be sent to Grants@ODAV.Oregon.Gov.
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Lexington Airport (Morrow County) |
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 Project area located on the left
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 Aerial view of Lexington Airport
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Lexington Airport completed their Taxiway D and Apron Rehabilitation project in 2024. This project was funded with an FAA grant, with COAR funding contributing to the airport’s required match funds.
The project included demolition of the existing pavement, reconstruction, and restriping. With restored pavement, Lexington Airport can continue to provide service to general aviation, business aviation, agricultural spraying operators, and medical and charter activities. |
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Mowing season is wrapping up. Staff are already making great use of our new forestry equipment!
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Question of the month:
What topic would you like to see covered in a future newsletter?
Replies can be sent to: marketing@odav.oregon.gov
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Next Board Meeting
The next State Aviation Board meeting will be taking place on Thursday, September 4th on TEAMS.
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3040 25TH ST SE, Salem, OR 97302 
www.oregon.gov/aviation
