http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/news/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:31 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/news/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:49:28 GMT 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:29:50 GMT 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 06:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/WreckageAircraftQuilcene.htm The wreckage of a missing Cessna 210 aircraft was located today around 2 p.m. near Quilcene, WA. Two people were on board the aircraft, which left yesterday from Lopez Island and was headed to California. Family members in California reported the pilot and passenger missing, thus igniting the search effort early this morning. Searchers from the King County Sheriff’s Office and Washington State Department of Transportation spotted the wreckage while combing the area in the King County helico Thu, 24 May 2007 03:27:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/05/HarveyNoise05_17.htm HARVEY AIRFIELD NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURE The following notice is from Harvey Field regarding the Noise Abatement Procedure. More information is on our Web site at: The work of the Harvey Airfield Noise Program Committee regarding the Northerly 290 Degree Noise Abatement Procedure is an effort to diminish noise complaints from citizen's living north of the airport and in the Fobes Hill, Riverview Road area. Airport management is moving forward to implement recommendations by addressing Thu, 24 May 2007 02:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/05/23_MissingAircraftChinook.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/12/7_NW_RegionalAirServiceInitiative.htm On August 25 a consortium of Washington and Oregon communities was awarded a federal grant to help improve scheduled airline service. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:46:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/11/27_FirstRoundApplicationsfor0507.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 2007-2009 biennium. Airport sponsors must submit applications no later than June 15, 2007. Thu, 16 Nov 2006 06:25:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/11/15_2007AviationArtContest.htm If you are interested in aviation and art, live in Washington State and are between the ages of 6 and 17, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is pleased to invite you to enter the 2007 International Aviation Art Contest. This year’s art contest theme is simply “Airfield.” Participants can take advantage of this broad theme to conjure even more creative and artistic images than in years past. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:14:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/11/12_RenewRegistrationFor2007.htm It's that time of year again. Washington State aircraft registrations will expire on December 31, 2006. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation invites you to avoid the holiday rush and renew your aircraft registration today. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 03:29:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/19_LearnHowtoProtectAirportPavement.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation invites you to learn more about how to preserve your airport pavement today and prevent costly reconstruction projects in the future. This fall WSDOT Aviation is hosting two pavement management workshops featuring industry expert Maggie Covalt from Applied Pavement Technology. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/NorthwestRegionalAirServiceInitiative06_1019.htm On August 25 a consortium of Washington and Oregon communities was awarded a federal grant to help improve scheduled airline service. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/05_1129ImproveRuralAirSvc.htm On August 25 a consortium of Washington and Oregon communities was awarded a federal grant to help improve scheduled airline service. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 06:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/06_0711LATSfactsheet.htm Overview of LATS including purpose, outcome, funding and contact information Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/13_RegionalMeetingsLATS.htm In June 2006, WSDOT Aviation will sponsor four regional technical coordination meetings to brief airport managers about the Long-term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Thu, 25 May 2006 01:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/06_0524HazardousWildlifeNearAirports.htm Stormwater and other hazardous wildlife attractants near airports pose a significant safety risk in our state and around the nation. Wed, 17 May 2006 04:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/WPA_GADay.htm The Washington Pilots Association (WPA) and Paine Field are pleased to announce the annual General Aviation Day festival and Taste of Mukilteo on Saturday, May 20. Fri, 12 May 2006 03:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/WSDOT_FAA_GrantLATS.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced today that it has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to begin work on the Long-term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/04/2006GrantAwardsByAirport_0507Bien.htm ARLINGTON – WSDOT Aviation’s Local Airport Aid Grant Program has facilitated $13.3 million for 39 different airport improvement projects in the state, WSDOT officials announced today. Wed, 12 Apr 2006 03:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/04/06_0411LndUsePlanWrkshp.htm On March 31 – April 1 airport sponsors and planners throughout the state gathered in Wenatchee for a two-day land use planning workshop sponsored by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Community Airport Association (CAA). Wed, 22 Mar 2006 03:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/03/06_0321UpdateArptCompLndUseGdBk.htm WSDOT is now beginning a process to update its existing airport land use compatibility guidelines and related program materials as part of its technical assistance program. Sat, 18 Mar 2006 02:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/03/06_0317NoticeArptsCompLndUse.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) solicits interest from consultants who wish to be evaluated and considered for implementation of the Airports & Compatible Land Use Guidebook Update for the WSDOT Aviation Division. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/03/WomenFly2006.htm View the Adobe Acrobat .pdf file: Women Fly! 2006 - A Special Event for Young Women Interested in Aviation and Aerospace Careers. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/03/RenewCFI.htm If you are a CFI and need to renew your CFI certificate, you can do this at the Women in Aviation Conference as well. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/02/06_0223MissingCessna182.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation reports that ground searchers have located the wreckage of a Cessna 182 aircraft missing since 8:45 p.m. yesterday. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/02/06_0222_06NWAviationConfTrdSh.htm Puyallup – It's that time of year again when aviation enthusiasts from Washington State and beyond gather together at the Western Washington Fairgrounds for the Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show. Sat, 11 Feb 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/02/06_0210_06NWAviationConfTrdSh.htm It's that time of year again when aviation enthusiasts from Washington State and beyond gather together at the Puyallup Fairgrounds to celebrate aviation. Sat, 11 Feb 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/02/06_0210LandUseCompWrkShp.htm Presented by the Community Airport Association and WSDOT Aviation. Wed, 08 Feb 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/02/06_0206CommentComPlnAirTransp.htm As directed by the Legislature, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will embark upon a statewide Long-term Air Transportation Study. Sat, 04 Feb 2006 05:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/02/06_0203MobileIncidentCommand.htm WSDOT Aviation has recently commissioned its new mobile Incident Command Post (ICP) after 18 months of designing, planning and navigating through the manufacturing process. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/01/06_0131SARSAT_termination.htm The International Cospas-Sarsat Program, a program that uses a satellite constellation to relay distress alerts to search and rescue authorities, announced at its 25th Council Session that it plans to terminate satellite processing of distress signals from 121.5/243 MHz emergency beacons on Feb. 1, 2009. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/01/06_0131SearchSuspended.htm Ground and air search efforts have been suspended indefinitely for a Cessna twin engine aircraft originally reported missing at approximately 2:45 Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/01/06_0131SignedUpSPANS.htm SPANS (Safety Program Airman Notification System) is designed to inform people of upcoming FAA-sponsored events and seminars. Sat, 28 Jan 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/01/06_0127MissingAircraft.htm Search efforts will be initiated again this morning for a missing Cessna twin engine aircraft originally reported missing at approximately 2:45 Wednesday afternoon. Fri, 27 Jan 2006 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/01/06_0126AppsLocalArptAidGrnt.htm WSDOT Aviation announces to Washington State airport sponsors that we are now accepting applications for Local Airport Aid Grants.