Aviation news, information & contacts

WSDOT Aviation division news, information and contacts.

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Notice: Our building is open to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday only. 

Please note our building will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 for walk-ins. Our staff will be working remotely during the holidays. We will re-open to walk-ins Jan. 7. Happy holidays from your Aviation staff!

Physical Address
WSDOT Aviation Division
7702 Terminal Street SW
Tumwater, WA 98501

Mailing Address
WSDOT Aviation
PO Box 47361
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 709-8015 Office
(800) 552-0666 Toll Free In State Only
(360) 709-8009 Fax

Director's Office

Ann Richart
Director of Aviation
360-529-6550 (cell)
ann.richart@wsdot.wa.gov

Eric Johnson
Aviation Deputy Director 
360-708-8970 (cell)
eric.johnson@wsdot.wa.gov

Terri Palumbo
Executive Assistant/Finance and Budget
360-791-3416 (cell)
terri.palumbo@wsdot.wa.gov

Tracy Paul
Customer Service Specialist/Aircraft Registration
360-709-8015
tracy.paul@wsdot.wa.gov

Communications

Christina Crea
Aviation Communications Manager
360-810-0902 (cell)
christina.crea@wsdot.wa.gov

Aviation Planning

John MacArthur
Aviation Planner/SCIP
360-529-6548 (cell)
john.macarthur@wsdot.wa.gov

David Ison
Emerging Aviation Technology and Airport Land Use Planner
360-709-8028 (work phone)
360-890-5258 (cell phone)
david.ison@wsdot.wa.gov

Eddy Hensley
UAS Program Coordinator
564-999-1040
eddy.hensley@wsdot.wa.gov

Aviation Construction and Grants

Eric Johnson
Construction & Grants Program Manager
360-708-8970 (cell)
eric.johnson@wsdot.wa.gov

State Managed Airports

Paul Wolf
State Airport Manager
360-618-2477 (cell)
paul.wolf@wsdot.wa.gov

Aviation Emergency Services

Tom Peterson
Aviation Emergency Services Program Manager
360-705-7442
thomas.peterson@wsdot.wa.gov 

Loans

Dave Chenaur
Aviation Loan Program Manager
360-795-7839
360-628-1767 (cell)
david.chenaur@wsdot.wa.gov

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.