http://wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/news/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:37 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/news/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:33:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/26_AviationEconomicBenefits.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/26_AviationEconomicBenefits.htm Washington’s 135 public airports are continuing to help local economies take flight, generating thousands of jobs and millions of dollars for cities and counties throughout the state. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:29:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/09_NewAviationCapitalImprovProjPlanner.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/09_NewAviationCapitalImprovProjPlanner.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:44:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/13_copalisopen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/13_copalisopen.htm Copalis Beach State Airport reopened today, Tuesday, March 13, as crews completed maintenance work, installing new navigation and safety aids, and improved airport information signs. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:46:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisOverflight.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisOverflight.htm COPALIS – Pilots and passengers traveling to Copalis Beach State Airport should be aware of future regulations and procedures for flying over the wildlife refuge area located northwest of the airport. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:23:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisClosedMarch13.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisClosedMarch13.htm COPALIS – Pilots and passengers should prepare for temporary runway closures at the Copalis Beach State Airport as maintenance crews install new navigation and safety aids and improved airport information signs. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:59:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/AirportGrants_0112.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/AirportGrants_0112.htm ARLINGTON – Airport sponsors interested in receiving state funding for airport improvements can now submit applications for the last round of state Airport Aid grants this biennium. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SnakeRiverAirportsOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SnakeRiverAirportsOpen.htm Washington State Department of Transportation announced earlier this week that the Lower Monumental, Lower Granite and Little Goose airports along the Snake River in Walla Walla, Whitman and Spokane counties, will remain open year-round. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:52:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Nov1aviationadvisory.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Nov1aviationadvisory.htm SEATTLE - The advisory committee for the Aviation Economic Impact Study will meet for the fourth and final time on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Seattle. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:05:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Methowrunwayclosures11_10.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Methowrunwayclosures11_10.htm Pilots and passengers should prepare for a series of runway closures at Methow Valley State Airport as crews begin construction of several projects to improve safety at the airport. The first runway closure at Methow is scheduled from 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, through 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:36:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/AdvisoryAEISSept27.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/AdvisoryAEISSept27.htm SPOKANE - The advisory committee for the Aviation Economic Impact Study will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Spokane to discuss the project’s progress and milestones. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:30:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/NewAviationDirector.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/NewAviationDirector.htm OLYMPIA – A veteran of aviation, Tristan Atkins was named director of the Aviation Division at the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 13 May 2011 23:42:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/MethowMay24.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/MethowMay24.htm Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation invites the public to a meeting to discuss the upcoming Methow Valley State Airport 2011 Airport Improvements Project. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:19:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/AviationEmergencyServices.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/AviationEmergencyServices.htm The goal is to provide a seamless, coordinated emergency response. To do that, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) combined its Aviation Emergency Services with its Office of Emergency Management. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:35:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NextRoundAirportGrants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NextRoundAirportGrants.htm ARLINGTON – Airport sponsors interested in receiving state funding for airport improvements can now apply for the first round of WSDOT Airport Aid Grants for the 2011-2013 biennium. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on May 6, 2011. Applicants are encouraged to submit application packets before the deadline. Eligible projects must begin after July 1, 2011. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:21:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/AEISCommPlan.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/AEISCommPlan.htm The public is invited to provide feedback on the draft communication plan for the statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study. The 15 day public comment period extends from March 18 to April 7. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:18:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/TFRs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/TFRs.htm Pilots are reminded to check Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) over the Portland area on Friday, February 18. Pilots are advised to call the Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:01:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_measuringEconValueAirports.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_measuringEconValueAirports.htm Measuring the economic value of airports in Washington state Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:57:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/Updatedlanduseguidelines.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/Updatedlanduseguidelines.htm Airports, local jurisdictions and decision-makers now have access to an updated tool to aid in land-use-compatibility planning near airports. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:55:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/NewActingAviationDirector.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/NewActingAviationDirector.htm John Shambaugh will serve as the new Acting Director for WSDOT Aviation, beginning Feb. 4, 2010. Shambaugh steps into the position vacated by John Sibold, who has spent the past eight years as the Aviation Director. Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:43:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/TwispNewRunway.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/TwispNewRunway.htm The Town of Twisp celebrated the re-opening of the newly reconstructed and widened Runway 10/28 with a gala ribbon cutting ceremony on October 16. The event concluded a three-year effort to improve Twisp's runway. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:17:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/draftlanduseguidelinesreview.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/draftlanduseguidelinesreview.htm ARLINGTON – The public has an opportunity to weigh in on the state’s updated guide for airport land use compatibility planning. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:03:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/searchresumesChehalis.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/searchresumesChehalis.htm CHEHALIS – Search teams are continuing to look for a missing twin-engine Cessna aircraft with a pilot and two passengers on board in the Chehalis area. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:59:43 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/searchcontinuesChehalis.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/searchcontinuesChehalis.htm CHEHALIS – Search teams continue to look for a missing twin-engine Cessna aircraft with a pilot and two passengers on board in the Chehalis area. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:25:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/missingplaneChehalis.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/missingplaneChehalis.htm CHEHALIS – Search teams are looking for a missing twin-engine Cessna aircraft that had a pilot and two passengers on board in the Chehalis area. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 05:44:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/MethowClosed10_10.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/MethowClosed10_10.htm The Methow Valley State Airport in Winthrop will be closed Monday, October 18 through Friday, October 22 for asphalt pavement crack repairs. WSDOT will begin work on Monday morning to prepare the surface cracks, and begin applying sealant on Tuesday. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 05:20:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/SullivanLakeProject10_10.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/SullivanLakeProject10_10.htm Sullivan Lake, one of the most popular state-operated airports for recreational pilots, is receiving a new fence this fall in order to prevent wildlife and nearby campers from wandering onto the airfield. Wildlife and people on the airfield can cause safety risks for pilots and aircraft operating at the airport. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:14:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/AviationWinterStorm1010.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/10/AviationWinterStorm1010.htm County, state and federal aviation organizations will meet on Thursday, October 7 at the State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray to review emergency plans for the upcoming winter storm season. Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:18:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/09/WSDOTpursueslateaircraftregistrations.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/09/WSDOTpursueslateaircraftregistrations.htm In an effort to enforce state requirements, collect revenue for aviation programs, and administer collections equitably the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is pursuing non-compliant aircraft registration accounts dating back to 2006. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:57:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/05/11_AviationPublicMeetingsSet.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/05/11_AviationPublicMeetingsSet.htm WSDOT Aviation has set up four public meetings to review and take comments from the public on its draft copy of the updated Airport and Compatible Land Use Program guidebook. Tue, 11 May 2010 00:55:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/05/10_AviationReleasesDraftPlanningDocument.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/05/10_AviationReleasesDraftPlanningDocument.htm WSDOT Aviation released a draft copy of its updated Airport and Compatible Land Use Program guidebook May 6 at the annual Washington Airport Managers Association meeting in Wenatchee. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:08:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/03/29_AirportGrantsAvailable.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/03/29_AirportGrantsAvailable.htm Airport sponsors interested in receiving state funding for facility improvements can now apply for the second round of WSDOT Airport Aid Grants. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:12:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/10_AnnualAviationConference.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/10_AnnualAviationConference.htm Airports and airport sponsors are invited to attend three workshops hosted by WSDOT Aviation Division at the annual Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show on Feb. 20 and 21 at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:43:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/airportdatabase.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/airportdatabase.htm WSDOT Aviation would like to thank the airports who reviewed and updated their data in the Washington State Airport Information System database by the November 30 deadline. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:11:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/OfficeMove.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/OfficeMove.htm After almost seven years at the Smokey Point Gateway Center, WSDOT Aviation is moving its offices to the Arlington Airport. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/TFRsOlympicGames.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/TFRsOlympicGames.htm The 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games will be held during the period January 29, 2010 through March 24, 2010. Security associated with the Olympic Games includes some very restricted airspace in Canada and a US Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) that extends into northwestern Washington State. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:59:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchSuspended.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchSuspended.htm WSDOT has suspended the air search for missing Lake Roesiger pilot, Gordon Last, 51, and his Taylorcraft two-seat airplane. Last has been missing since Saturday, Oct. 10. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:48:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchUpdate1019.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchUpdate1019.htm OLYMPIA – Air search and rescue crews are based at the Olympia Airport again today (October 19) to search for missing Lake Roesiger pilot, Gordon Last, 51, and his Taylorcraft two-seat airplane. Last has been missing since Saturday, Oct. 10. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:43:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchOct13.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchOct13.htm The search resumes today (Oct. 13) for a missing Lake Roesiger pilot, Gordon Last, 51, and his Taylorcraft two-seat airplane. Last has been missing since Saturday, Oct. 10. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:53:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchContinues.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchContinues.htm ARLINGTON - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation continues the air search for missing pilot, Gordon Last, and his Taylorcraft two-seat airplane. Last has been missing since Saturday, Oct. 10. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:33:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookOutreach.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookOutreach.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation will host a series of public meetings to receive input on the State-Managed Airports Handbook. The handbook, which is currently being developed, will document policies, performance measures, and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the 17 state-managed airports. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:06:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookCopalisMeeting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookCopalisMeeting.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is hosting a public meeting to receive input on the State-Managed Airports Handbook. The handbook, which is currently being developed, will document policies, performance measures, and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the 17 state-managed airports. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/MethowALPAlternative.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/MethowALPAlternative.htm ARLINGTON - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation has developed a preferred alternative for the Methow Valley State Airport Layout Plan (ALP) that has been informed by significant public comment and input from Methow Valley community leaders. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:46:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/FirstRound0911Grants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/FirstRound0911Grants.htm WSDOT announced the award of $900,000 in Local Airport Aid grant funds to 35 airports, accounting for 41 different projects. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:53:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/FinalCouncilRecommendations.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/FinalCouncilRecommendations.htm After almost two years of deliberations, the Washington Aviation Planning Council has released its final statewide aviation recommendations. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:05:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/06/APCJune24.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/06/APCJune24.htm SEATTLE – The Washington Aviation Planning Council will meet to finalize statewide aviation recommendations on June 24 in the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) boardroom. The meeting will take place from 11 a.m. to noon. Thu, 28 May 2009 05:05:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/WildfireSafety.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/WildfireSafety.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 06:24:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/May26APC.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/May26APC.htm On May 26, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). This is scheduled as the final meeting of the Aviation Planning Council. The meeting will take place at the Museum of Flight in Seattle: Museum of Flight 9404 East Marginal Way S. Seattle, WA 98108-4097 http://www.museumofflight.org/visit Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:41:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicMeetingMay20.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicMeetingMay20.htm WINTHROP – WSDOT encourages the public to attend a meeting to discuss draft alternatives for Methow’s Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update: What: Methow Airport Layout Plan Update - Public Meeting When: May 20, 2009 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sun Mountain Lodge, 604 Patterson Lake Road, Winthrop, WA 98862 www.sunmountainlodge.com/howtofindus.html Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:08:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicComment.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicComment.htm The WSDOT Aviation Division is giving the public more time to comment on proposed alternatives for the Methow State Airport’s runway. The proposed alternatives were developed as part of Methow’s Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:37:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/NewLocationOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/NewLocationOpenHouse.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds the public of two upcoming open houses for the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Each open house provides the public with an opportunity to learn more about LATS and comment on the recently released draft alternative strategies (pdf 1 mb). The location of the Olympia open house has been changed to: WSDOT Headquarters 310 Maple Park Avenue SE Olympia WA Commission Board Room First floor (Entrance on west side o