http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/news/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:49:43 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/news/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:11:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/OfficeMove.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/OfficeMove.htm After almost seven years at the Smokey Point Gateway Center, WSDOT Aviation is moving its offices to the Arlington Airport. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/TFRsOlympicGames.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/TFRsOlympicGames.htm The 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games will be held during the period January 29, 2010 through March 24, 2010. Security associated with the Olympic Games includes some very restricted airspace in Canada and a US Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) that extends into northwestern Washington State. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:59:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchSuspended.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchSuspended.htm WSDOT has suspended the air search for missing Lake Roesiger pilot, Gordon Last, 51, and his Taylorcraft two-seat airplane. Last has been missing since Saturday, Oct. 10. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchUpdate1019.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchUpdate1019.htm OLYMPIA – Air search and rescue crews are based at the Olympia Airport again today (October 19) to search for missing Lake Roesiger pilot, Gordon Last, 51, and his Taylorcraft two-seat airplane. Last has been missing since Saturday, Oct. 10. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:43:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchOct13.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchOct13.htm The search resumes today (Oct. 13) for a missing Lake Roesiger pilot, Gordon Last, 51, and his Taylorcraft two-seat airplane. Last has been missing since Saturday, Oct. 10. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:53:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchContinues.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/AirSearchContinues.htm ARLINGTON - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation continues the air search for missing pilot, Gordon Last, and his Taylorcraft two-seat airplane. Last has been missing since Saturday, Oct. 10. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:33:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookOutreach.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookOutreach.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation will host a series of public meetings to receive input on the State-Managed Airports Handbook. The handbook, which is currently being developed, will document policies, performance measures, and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the 17 state-managed airports. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:06:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookCopalisMeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookCopalisMeeting.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is hosting a public meeting to receive input on the State-Managed Airports Handbook. The handbook, which is currently being developed, will document policies, performance measures, and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the 17 state-managed airports. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/MethowALPAlternative.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/MethowALPAlternative.htm ARLINGTON - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation has developed a preferred alternative for the Methow Valley State Airport Layout Plan (ALP) that has been informed by significant public comment and input from Methow Valley community leaders. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/FirstRound0911Grants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/FirstRound0911Grants.htm WSDOT announced the award of $900,000 in Local Airport Aid grant funds to 35 airports, accounting for 41 different projects. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:53:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/FinalCouncilRecommendations.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/FinalCouncilRecommendations.htm After almost two years of deliberations, the Washington Aviation Planning Council has released its final statewide aviation recommendations. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:05:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/06/APCJune24.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/06/APCJune24.htm SEATTLE – The Washington Aviation Planning Council will meet to finalize statewide aviation recommendations on June 24 in the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) boardroom. The meeting will take place from 11 a.m. to noon. Thu, 28 May 2009 05:05:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/WildfireSafety.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/WildfireSafety.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 06:24:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/May26APC.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/May26APC.htm On May 26, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). This is scheduled as the final meeting of the Aviation Planning Council. The meeting will take place at the Museum of Flight in Seattle: Museum of Flight 9404 East Marginal Way S. Seattle, WA 98108-4097 http://www.museumofflight.org/visit Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicMeetingMay20.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicMeetingMay20.htm WINTHROP – WSDOT encourages the public to attend a meeting to discuss draft alternatives for Methow’s Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update: What: Methow Airport Layout Plan Update - Public Meeting When: May 20, 2009 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sun Mountain Lodge, 604 Patterson Lake Road, Winthrop, WA 98862 www.sunmountainlodge.com/howtofindus.html Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:08:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicComment.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicComment.htm The WSDOT Aviation Division is giving the public more time to comment on proposed alternatives for the Methow State Airport’s runway. The proposed alternatives were developed as part of Methow’s Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:37:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/NewLocationOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/NewLocationOpenHouse.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds the public of two upcoming open houses for the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Each open house provides the public with an opportunity to learn more about LATS and comment on the recently released draft alternative strategies (pdf 1 mb). The location of the Olympia open house has been changed to: WSDOT Headquarters 310 Maple Park Avenue SE Olympia WA Commission Board Room First floor (Entrance on west side o Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:10:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/CypressIslandReminder.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/CypressIslandReminder.htm Pilots are urged not to fly into or out of the Cypress Airstrip. The state airstrip has been decommissioned for over a decade and is closed to all aircraft operations. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:34:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/MethowALP.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/MethowALP.htm WSDOT UPDATES Methow's ALP Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/APCPublicReview.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/APCPublicReview.htm The public is invited to comment on Washington’s draft Aviation System Plan summary report and draft alternative strategies. The Aviation Planning Council, with support from the Washington State Department of Transportation, has developed these draft products as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/NewRoundGrants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/NewRoundGrants.htm Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is now accepting applications from airport sponsors for a new round of Local Airport Aid grants. This will be WSDOT's first round of airport grants offered during the 2009-2011 biennium. Airport sponsors must submit applications no later than May 15, 2009. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:14:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/TradeShowIA.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/TradeShowIA.htm Message from Rachel Hansen, Washington Aviation Association | 866-922-7469: Attention All IA's The Washington Aviation Association is pleased to once again offer a FAA approved IA refresher clinic to be held at the 2008 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. The program is FREE with paid admission to the event ($5 for two days). Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:15:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/Feb5AviationPlanningCouncilMeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/Feb5AviationPlanningCouncilMeeting.htm On February 5, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:47:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/FloodingTFR.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/FloodingTFR.htm As rivers continue to rise and many areas of the state experience flooding, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation reminds pilots to check for notices to airmen (NOTAMS) before flying. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:19:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/11/RevisedStatewideAviationPolicies.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/11/RevisedStatewideAviationPolicies.htm The Aviation Planning Council, as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS), has been in the process of developing draft statewide aviation policies. The Council has developed revised policy language based on public input solicited in July and August 2008. The Council has preliminarily adopted policies related to capacity, the environment, and land use. It will be reviewing its subcommittee’s recommended policy revisions on safety, stewardship, economy and mobility at its December 4, Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/11/AviationPlanningCouncilDec4.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/11/AviationPlanningCouncilDec4.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:57:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/LATSOctPublicMeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/LATSOctPublicMeeting.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (LATS) invites you to learn about the Aviation Planning Council’s progress, as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation, at an upcoming public meeting. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:04:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/AviationPlanningCouncilOct2.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/AviationPlanningCouncilOct2.htm On October 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the eighth time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:12:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/DraftStormwaterManual.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/DraftStormwaterManual.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation reminds the public to submit comments on the draft Aviation Stormwater Facility Design Manual during the 30-day public comment period, which began on August 12. Written comments on the draft manual must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:28:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/AviationStormwaterDraftReview.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/AviationStormwaterDraftReview.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is inviting the public to comment on the draft Aviation Stormwater Facility Design Manual during a 30-day public comment period. Written comments on the draft manual must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008. Comments can be submitted by standard mail, fax or email to: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:54:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/APCMeetingAugust7.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/APCMeetingAugust7.htm On August 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the seventh time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:31:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/WSDOTClarifiesClaimsReGrantAssurances.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/WSDOTClarifiesClaimsReGrantAssurances.htm A recent article by the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) took issue with the Washington State Department Transportation's decision to require public airport owners to repay airport grants when closing an airport. AOPA believes the state should pursue untested legal action against small communities with the hope to prevent airport closures. WSDOT's decision to pursue repayment of grants is consistent with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) practices, as well as with most st Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:49:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/DraftAviationPolicies.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/DraftAviationPolicies.htm The Washington Aviation Planning Council is seeking your input on draft statewide aviation policies, which are being developed as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study. The draft policies are designed to address statewide aviation issues in the areas of land use, environment, capacity, new technology, safety, mobility, stewardship, preservation, access and economy. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:34:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/LATSJulyOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/LATSJulyOpenHouse.htm The Washington Aviation Planning Council is seeking your input on draft statewide aviation policies, which were recently developed as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study. The policies were designed to address statewide aviation issues in the areas of land use, environment, capacity, new technology, safety, mobility, stewardship, preservation, access and economy. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:02:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/2008AirportAidProjects200806.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/2008AirportAidProjects200806.htm WSDOT Awards $1.1 Million towards 2008 Airport Improvement Projects Thu, 29 May 2008 02:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/AviationPlanningCouncilMeetingJune5.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/AviationPlanningCouncilMeetingJune5.htm On June 5, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the sixth time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:40:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/May1AviationPlanningCouncil.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/May1AviationPlanningCouncil.htm On May 1, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the fifth time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:14:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/APCApril.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/APCApril.htm On April 3, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the fourth time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:18:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/IARefresherClinic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/IARefresherClinic.htm The Washington Aviation Association is pleased to offer a FAA approved IA refresher clinic to be held at the 2008 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. The program is FREE with paid admission to the event ($5 for two days). Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:41:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/March6APC.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/March6APC.htm On March 6, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the third time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/6_NewRoundGrants08.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/6_NewRoundGrants08.htm Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is now accepting applications from airport sponsors for a new round of Local Airport Aid grants. This will be WSDOT's second round of airport grants offered during the 2007-2009 biennium. Airport sponsors must submit applications no later than March 28, 2008. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/6_AirportInformationSystem.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/6_AirportInformationSystem.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is pleased to offer customers a new Web resource: the statewide Airport Information System database. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:31:09 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/PaulWolfJoinsAviation.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/PaulWolfJoinsAviation.htm Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:29:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/AviationPlanningCouncilFebruaryMeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/AviationPlanningCouncilFebruaryMeeting.htm On February 7, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the second time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:09:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/12/PuyallupAirSearch.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/12/PuyallupAirSearch.htm The air and ground search is resuming today for 78-year old Thomas Maxwell of Black Diamond, Washington, and his Piper Dakota single engine plane. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:03:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/PhaseIIICommPlanPublicComment.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/PhaseIIICommPlanPublicComment.htm The Washington State Department Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation wants your input on the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS), Phase III Draft Communication Plan. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/29_AviationPlanningCouncil1stMtg.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/29_AviationPlanningCouncil1stMtg.htm On November 1, 2007 members of the Governor appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the first time to begin the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:48:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/WreckageFoundWhitePass.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/WreckageFoundWhitePass.htm Yesterday, at around 7:40 p.m., search and rescue teams located the wreckage of a Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft near White Pass. The aircraft, with 10 people on board, had been missing since Sunday night after leaving Boise, Idaho around 7:30 p.m. for Shelton, Washington. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:55:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/WhitePassMissingPlane.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/WhitePassMissingPlane.htm The search continues in the White Pass area for a missing Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft with a reported 10 people on board. The plane left Boise, Idaho around 7 p.m. yesterday and was headed to Shelton, Washington. Late yesterday evening, a person in the White Pass area reported seeing a low flying aircraft and hearing a crash. Several hours later, the co-owner of the missing aircraft notified emergency personnel that the plane was overdue and that she was unable to reach the people on board. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:51:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/2007GrantAwards.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/2007GrantAwards.htm WSDOT to Fund $1.3 Million in 2007 Airport Improvement Projects The 2007-2009 biennium is off to a good start with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation awarding $1.3 million in state grants to 44 airports for 88 different projects. Even better - of that $1.3 million, WSDOT is using approximately $219,000 to leverage $8.4 million in federal funds. Airports also contribute a required 2.5% local match to federal funds for their specific projects. Therefore, the comb