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 Wallowa County Fly-In on July 10 - 11 at the Joesph State Airport.
Click the image for more information and to register!
 The National STOL Competition is happening on August 28th and 29th at Creswell Airport (77S)!
To learn more click the image above!
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 The 26th Annual Airshow of the Cascades is being held at Madras Municipal Airport August 28th - 29th. Click the photo for more details!
 The Wings Over Willamette annual fly-in and STOL event at Independence State Airport will be held August 22 - 23, 2026. Click the photo for more details!
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 Wings and Wheels at Oregon Aviation Historical Society located at the Cottage Grove State Airport on June 27th.
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News & Important Information |
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Oregon–South Korea Aviation Delegation Visit: July 26–30, 2026
Oregon will host an aviation delegation from South Korea July 26–30, 2026, bringing leaders from government, industry, and research institutions to explore opportunities in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility, aerospace manufacturing, and aviation services.
The visit will spotlight Oregon’s statewide airport system, strong innovation ecosystem, and the diverse mix of rural, coastal, and urban testing environments that position the state as an ideal U.S. entry point for Korean aviation companies.
Throughout the week, delegates will participate in technical briefings, industry sessions, B2B meetings, airport and test range tours, manufacturing demonstrations, and regional site visits across Portland, Scappoose, Pendleton, Hermiston, Hood River, and Tillamook.
Organizations, industry partners, and community leaders are invited to join select events to connect with the delegation and explore opportunities for collaboration, investment, and long‑term partnership.
To request attendance for individual events, please click here.
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Oakridge State Airport (5S0) Runway Rehabilitation Project
Construction on the Oakridge State Airport Runway Rehab project began on June 1st! This project will repave the runway, taxiway, and apron, and construct a new taxiway. It will also improve pavement and shoulder grading, and add new supplemental solar lighted windcones. The runway will be stronger, and new concrete stands will be included to better support heavy firefighting aircraft and support equipment.
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Prospect State Airport - Tie-downs and Markings Complete!
The finishing touches are in at Prospect State Airport! New tie-downs and pavement markings were recently completed, officially wrapping up the airport's apron reconstruction project. Combined with the runway reconstruction completed last year, Prospect now has a refreshed airfield ready to serve pilots, visitors, and aerial firefighting crews for years to come. Together, these enhancements modernize infrastructure that was more than 60 years old and help ensure the airport continues to support local aviation, recreation, and aerial firefighting operations for years to come.
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Connect Oregon – Aviation Modal Committee Review
Connect Oregon is a multi-modal grant program administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation. The grants are available for projects related to marine, rail, and aviation, and are reviewed for recommendation by several committees throughout Oregon.
The State Aviation Board serves as the Aviation Modal Review Committee and will be discussing and prioritizing the aviation applications at the July 9, 2026 Aviation Board meeting. For more information on the Connect Oregon grant program or to see the applications click on the link to their website Oregon Department of Transportation : Connect Oregon. Details for the July 9 Board meeting may be found on the ODAV website HERE.
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Reminder to use Noise Abatement Procedures at UAO
As the weather improves, Oregonians will be ditching their umbrellas and raincoats for all the wonderful outdoor activities and scenery the state has to offer. For many of us, this means your first boat, ATV, motorcycle ride, road trip, or flight of the season is near. Maybe all of the above!
The Oregon Department of Aviation encourages all pilots to fly safe and neighborly. At the Aurora State Airport (UAO), we have developed noise abatement procedures to help avoid noise sensitive communities around the airport. Please fly neighborly and follow these procedures to reduce your noise impact.
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ODAV is hard at work preparing for yet another busy construction season in 2026. To learn more about a specific project click the links below!
This year we are looking forward to the following projects:
To get the latest project updates, be sure to subscribe in GovDelivery for the specific state airport contact group that you're interested in.
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Lake County Airport 2024
Priority 1 – FAA match
Lake County Airport received it’s first COAR grant in 2024 for taxiway rehabilitation. As a rural airport that serves as a link for air ambulance and firefighting, it is essential to maintain pavement surfaces for safety and operational reliability. The project consisted of crack repair, slurry seal, and refreshed pavement markings. The project was primarily funded by FAA grant funds, with COAR funds helping to cover the required sponsor match for Lake County. The project is complete and will extend the serviceability of the pavement for several more years.
Information on the COAR program may be found on our website or by reaching out to COAR Program Coordinators at Grants@ODAV.oregon.gov.
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Prospect State Airport Tiedowns and Markings
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 Cascade Locks State Airport June Mowing
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Our Airport Operations team has been busy with seasonal maintenance. Crews are currently working through their second round of mowing at airports in the Willamette Valley and have also been mowing airports along the coast and throughout the Cascade Mountains.
In addition to mowing operations, staff recently completed the apron markings and tiedown installation at Prospect State Airport entirely in-house. This was a significant undertaking, and the team did an outstanding job delivering the project.
Please note that a recent incident has taken one of our mowers out of service. Staff will continue to keep up on mowing with limited equipment, but it may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding as staff continue this important work with limited equipment.
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Next Board Meeting
The next State Aviation Board meeting will be taking place 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 9th 2026 at 10 AM at the ODOT T-Building in Salem, OR.
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(503)378-4880 
3040 25TH ST SE, Salem, OR 97302 
www.oregon.gov/aviation
