The forecast for February 2016 shows a new weather reporting system coming to the Methow Valley State Airport. The Washington State Department of Transportation will purchase and operate the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) – for use at the airport in Winthrop and neighboring airports. Once activated, the AWOS will broadcast weather information via radio […]
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WSDOT Aviation grants improving local airports
Support for Washington’s public-use airports really took off in fiscal year 2015 as the Washington State Department of Transportation leveraged $1.3 million in state money to secure $35.3 million in federal airport aid. The state also received $637,000 from a reallocation in aircraft excise tax fees. (Director of Aviation, Tristan Atkins, shown at right). WSDOT […]
$2 million donation from Schweitzer, SEL fuels Pullman-Moscow airport expansion
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is donating $1 million to help fund the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Runway Realignment expansion. SEL Founder Ed Schweitzer and his wife Beatriz will also donate $1 million to the project. The two contributions provide approximately one quarter of the local matching funds required by the FAA for the expansion project. “The Schweitzer […]
Port of Seattle enhances incentives for small community air service from Sea-Tac Airport
The Port of Seattle Commission approved an enhanced incentive program for new commercial air service to small communities in Washington, Oregon and Idaho as a means to stimulate the critical links between small communities and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The action took place during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. “This continues our efforts to be an economic engine […]
WSDOT Aviation to reactivate weather reporting system for Methow Valley State Airport
Weather reporting is still coming to the Methow Valley State Airport, despite unexpected delays. Last year, the Washington State Department of Transportation listened to community feedback, and began the process to reactivate a decommissioned, privately-owned weather reporting system for use at the Methow Valley State Airport in Winthrop. The currently deactivated weather reporting system – […]
Washington Governor Commemorates General Aviation Appreciation Month
On July 1, Gov. Jay Inslee invited aviation representatives from around the state to attend a presentation that commemorated June 2014 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in Washington. The July event took place at the Governor’s office in Olympia with representatives from the Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington Airport Management Association, Washington State Community […]
Washington aviation associations host Airport Funding Day
Aviation advocates gathered in Olympia on Jan. 28 to participate in the second annual Airport Funding Day. The Washington State Community Airports Association and Washington Airport Management Association hosted the event to increase awareness for legislators, legislative staff, committee staff and the governor’s staff about the funding needs at the state’s 134 public airports. The […]
Washington Governor declares June “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Aviation enthusiasts have reason to celebrate in Washington State this month as Gov. Jay Inslee has declared June “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” General aviation – from recreational to business to emergency medical flights – is a vital part of the state’s transportation system and economy. Washington is home to 135 public-use airports, more than 19,000 […]
Washington DOT Introduces Airport Grant Assurances
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) adopted new grant assurances following a public hearing on March 13. The recently adopted airport grant rules will help protect public investment and ensure airports receiving state and federal grants maintain and operate facilities safely, efficiently. WSDOT’s Airport Aid Grant Program provides about $1 million each year to […]
Washington State Announces Nearly $1M in Grants for 23 Airports
Takeoffs and landings will be smoother and safer thanks in part to nearly $1 million in state grants recently awarded to 23 Washington airports. The grants will fund 29 different airport projects, 86 percent of which will improve pavement. The Washington State Department of Transportation places a priority on maintaining airport pavements to preserve facilities […]
