Aviation news, information & contacts

WSDOT Aviation division news, information and contacts.

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Notice: The WSDOT Aviation Division moved from its Tumwater building at the Olympia Regional Airport to the WSDOT headquarters building in Olympia March 26. Pilots who wish to pick up exemption forms (which can be filled out online) and Airport Guides can request an appointment and contact our staff. This move supports WSDOT’s mission of encouraging remote work for employee retention and recruitment and is also a result of the state consolidating buildings to save money. Removing rent costs allows the Division to spend more funds on its work. 

Physical Address
WSDOT Aviation Division
310 Maple Park Ave SE 
Olympia, WA 98504

(360) 709-8015 Office
(800) 552-0666 Toll Free In State Only

Mailing Address for Aircraft/UAS Registration payments:
WSDOT Aviation
PO Box 47361
Olympia, WA 98504

Mailing Address for Correspondence
PO Box 47312
Olympia, WA 98504

 

Director's Office

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

Eric Johnson
Deputy Director – Aviation
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

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