Adopt an Airport program
The Adopt-an-Airport Program of WSDOT Aviation uses volunteer groups to help maintain the 15 state-operated airports in Washington.
Any individual, group or organization can sign up for the “Adopt-An-Airport program, which offers pilots, civic clubs and other groups an opportunity to contribute to the airport and community while helping to preserve and enhance the state-manage airports. Volunteers don’t need an aviation background to become involved in the program, but by helping out, they can learn what is involved in the operation, preservation, and maintenance of an airport and the importance of its economic value to the local community and the states airport’s system at large. The State-Managed Airports are supported by chapter members of the Washington Pilots Association (WPA), Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), Local Pilots, and other interest groups. All aviation related sponsors support is welcome.
Adopt-an-Airport volunteer forms
Individual Forms
- Volunteer Registration Form (PDF 100KB)
- Participant Activity Report (PDF 131KB)
- Agreement for Volunteers (PDF 188KB)
- Agreement for Volunteers - Exhibit A (PDF 166KB)
WSDOT Aviation has updated the Spring and Summer 2026 Volunteer Work Party schedule and sponsors list. Please contact John Wilson to renew.
2026 scheduled state/airport work parties:
- Bandera State Airport – Fall City Pilots/Civil Air Patrol – Schedule To Be Determined (TBD).
- Ranger Creek State-Managed Airport – WPA Green River Chapter – Scheduled for May 9 at 9 a.m.
- Lower Granite State-Managed Airport – WPA Spokane Chapter – Schedule TBD.
- Little Goose State-Managed Airport – WPA/EAA Tri-Cities Chapters – Schedule TBD.
- Skykomish State Airport – WPA Paine Field Chapter - Scheduled for May 2 at 9 a.m.
- Stehekin State-Managed Airport – Interested Pilots – Schedule TBD.
- Sullivan lake State-Managed Airport – WPA Deer Park Chapter – Scheduled for June 6 at 9 a.m.
- Sullivan Lake State-Managed Airport – RAF Sponsored Fly-In – Work Party – Scheduled for June 6 at 9 a.m.
- Easton State Airport – Boeing Employees Flying Association (BEFA) – Scheduled for May 30 at 9 a.m.
- All other State-Managed Airports open for Sponsorship.
For additional information, contact John Wilson at 360-618-2477 or email john.wilson2@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.