http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Sun, 26 May 2013 02:06:14 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:15:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/18_aviationGovbudget.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/18_aviationGovbudget.htm OLYMPIA - Aviation got a boost when Gov. Chris Gregoire announced the state’s proposed 2013-2015 budget, which includes two important aviation components: an airport investment study and an additional $1.5 million for the state’s Airport Aid Grant program. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:54:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/12_MapAppPublicComment.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/12_MapAppPublicComment.htm OLYMPIA – Aviation stakeholders, local jurisdictions, agencies and citizens are encouraged to test the features and functions of a new, Web-based Airport Mapping Application. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:21:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/19_Methowbeaconcomments.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/19_Methowbeaconcomments.htm After receiving more than 400 comments on the rotating navigational beacon at the Methow Valley State Airport, the Washington State Department of Transportation will request that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allow the beacon to be pilot-controlled. The FAA typically requires rotating beacons to operate from dusk to dawn at federally-funded, lighted airports, such as Methow. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:01:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/30_commentMethowbeacon.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/30_commentMethowbeacon.htm WINTHROP – Methow residents are invited to comment on the upcoming navigation beacon testing at the Methow Valley State Airport. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:49:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25_Methowbeacon.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25_Methowbeacon.htm WINTHROP – Crews will test the rotating navigational beacon at the Methow Valley State Airport 6:30-8 p.m. nightly Nov. 5-7 with additional testing possible on Nov. 8. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/24_AviationEconomicImpactCalc.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/24_AviationEconomicImpactCalc.htm A new online tool will help decision makers at the state’s airports make more strategic investment choices to support local communities and the state’s economy. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:38:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/05_SCIPworkshops.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/05_SCIPworkshops.htm ARLINGTON - Two down, four more to go. Washington airport managers are invited to attend any of the four remaining State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) workshops. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:21:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/WildfireTFRs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/WildfireTFRs.htm ARLINGTON – As wildfires continue to blaze in central Washington, pilots are reminded to check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) associated with firefighting activity. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:17:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/SCIPworkshops.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/SCIPworkshops.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation invites the state’s airports to learn more about the new State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) at six workshops in October. The SCIP will tackle the challenge of targeting state and federal resources in a more strategic way by better identifying and prioritizing airport projects. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/newcapitalplanner.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/newcapitalplanner.htm John MacArthur joins the Washington State Department of Transportation’s aviation division as the Statewide Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) coordinator. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:28:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012AirportAidGrants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012AirportAidGrants.htm ARLINGTON – Takeoffs and landings will be smoother and safer thanks to nearly $1 million in state grants recently awarded to 23 Washington airports. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:03:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012airportpavementstudy.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012airportpavementstudy.htm The 2012 Washington Airport Pavement Management Study will examine pavements at 95 public-use airports to determine their current condition and reduce future repair costs. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:53:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/Aveychangesownership.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/Aveychangesownership.htm LAURIER – Formerly a state-managed airport, Avey Field in northeast Washington will now be managed by its private owners, Howard and Elaine Slagle. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:57:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/aviationseniorplanner.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/aviationseniorplanner.htm Robert Hodgman was recently named the new aviation senior planner for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:18:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/AviationAppreciationJune.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/AviationAppreciationJune.htm General aviation - from recreational to business to emergency medical flying - recently got a boost, when Gov. Chris Gregoire declared June “General Aviation Appreciation Month” in Washington. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:11:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/Aviationstaffing.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/Aviationstaffing.htm ARLINGTON – John Shambaugh, WSDOT senior aviation planner, was selected to assist WSDOT’s Northwest Region with transportation planning projects. Effective June 13, John will work from the WSDOT Mount Baker office at 1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101, Burlington, WA 98223. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/26_AviationEconomicBenefits.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/26_AviationEconomicBenefits.htm Washington’s 135 public airports are continuing to help local economies take flight, generating thousands of jobs and millions of dollars for cities and counties throughout the state. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:29:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/09_NewAviationCapitalImprovProjPlanner.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/09_NewAviationCapitalImprovProjPlanner.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:44:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/13_copalisopen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/13_copalisopen.htm Copalis Beach State Airport reopened today, Tuesday, March 13, as crews completed maintenance work, installing new navigation and safety aids, and improved airport information signs. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:46:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisOverflight.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisOverflight.htm COPALIS – Pilots and passengers traveling to Copalis Beach State Airport should be aware of future regulations and procedures for flying over the wildlife refuge area located northwest of the airport. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisClosedMarch13.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisClosedMarch13.htm COPALIS – Pilots and passengers should prepare for temporary runway closures at the Copalis Beach State Airport as maintenance crews install new navigation and safety aids and improved airport information signs. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:59:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/AirportGrants_0112.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/AirportGrants_0112.htm ARLINGTON – Airport sponsors interested in receiving state funding for airport improvements can now submit applications for the last round of state Airport Aid grants this biennium.