http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:31 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/ Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SnakeRiverAirportsOpen.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Nov1aviationadvisory.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Methowrunwayclosures11_10.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/AdvisoryAEISSept27.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/NewAviationDirector.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/MethowMay24.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/AviationEmergencyServices.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NextRoundAirportGrants.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/AEISCommPlan.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/TFRs.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_measuringEconValueAirports.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/Updatedlanduseguidelines.htm http://www.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://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/NewActingAviationDirector.htm http://www.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.