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Waldo Lake - Closed To All Motors Including Seaplanes
On May 16, 2013, Governor Kitzhaber signed Senate Bill 602 into law, effectively banning all motorized modes of transportation from Waldo Lake.  This law specifically prohibits seaplanes from landing on or taking off from Waldo Lake.  The law provides exception for boats propelled by electric motors when operated at a speed of less than 10 MPH.
SB 602
Pavement Maintenance Program 10 Year Performance Review
ODA has completed a ten year performance review of the Pavement Maintenance Program (PMP).  The PMP is a multi-year program aimed at assisting Oregon public-use airports throughout the state with maintenance and preservation of their existing pavement infrastructure.  This review contains a full analysis of the program and the work over the past 10 years.
PMP Ten Year Performance Review
PMP Ten Year Executive Summary
PMP System Plan Map Regions 1 - 3
2013 FAA Seattle ADO Update
PowerPoint presentation from the FAA presented to the Oregon Airport Management Association conference on April 2nd & 3rd in Salem, Oregon.
FAA Briefing
FLIGHTlines Newsletter
FLIGHTlines is a quarterly newsletter published by the Department. The newsletter highlights developments in the aviation world as they pertain to Oregon.
Newsletter Archive... 
 
 
Did You Know?
ORS 837.020 requires every pilot operating within Oregon to register with the Oregon Department of Aviation.  By law, registration must take place within 60 days of issuance of any "appropriate effective federal certificate, permit, rating or license relating to competency as a piot" - with the exception of student pilots, who must register prior to their first solo flight.  To find out more, click on the following link Pilot Registration
 
ODA Is Tobacco-Free As Of January 1, 2013! 
Improving the health, wellness and productivity of ODA employees, clients, tenants, volunteers and visitors.
Governor John Kitzhaber signed Executive Order 12-13 in August 2012, requiring most state-owned buildings and properties to become tobacco-free beginning January 1, 2013.  His intent is to improve the health, wellness and productivity of employees, clients, volunteers and visitors. Thanks for helping improve the health and wellness of all Oregonians by significantly reducing people's exposure to tobacco and secondhand smoke.  We appreciate your help in making this policy change a success.
 
Office Closures - Throughout the year ODA's office in Salem may be closed for events such as holidays and mandatory furlough days.  Below is a list of days the Department of Aviation office will be closed:
 
July 4, 2013 - Fourth of July
September 2, 2013 - Labor Day
November 11, 2013 - Veterans Day
November 28, 2013 - Thanksgiving
December 25, 2013 - Christmas

 
Airports Division
ODA Budget Information
Program Division
State and Federal grant program management; Aviation planning, engineering and land use; Tall structure and code compliance planning; Contracting & Procurement and ODA Capital Improvement Projects.
Security
Report suspicious activity in or around an airport.
ConnectOregon
ConnectOregon is a lottery-bond-based initiative ($40 million) approved by the Oregon Legislative Assembly to invest in air, rail, marine and transit infrastructure to ensure Oregon's transportation system is strong, diverse, and efficient.
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