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Independence State Airport [7S5]

Independence State Airport [7S5]

The City of Independence is located in Polk County just west of the Willamette River. The City of Independence is less than 10 miles south of Salem.

Independence State Airport is sited on 69 acres approximately one mile north of Independence. 

The Airport is owned and operated by ODAV. Nearby points of interest include the State Capitol Building (Salem); Gilbert House Children's Museum; and Mission Mill Village, which depicts the lifestyle of Oregon's settlers. Honeywood, Oregon's oldest winery, is located nearby. Area businesses include Boise-Cascade, Franklin Swede, and Western Oregon University, which employs many people. 

The Airport has one runway oriented in a north-south direction. This visual approach runway, Runway 16/34, measures 3,142 feet in length by 60 feet in width. This runway is served by a full-length parallel taxiway. Runway 16/34 is equipped with MIRL and PAPIs. The Airport currently accommodates 191 based aircraft and handles approximately 33,658 annual general aviation operations. An estimated 71 percent of the Airport's operations are itinerant.  

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Navigation

Lat/Long: ​44.86696, -123.19825
44° 52′ 1.0″ N, 123° 11′ 53.7″ W
44° 52.017′ N, 123° 11.895′ W
​Runway: ​16/34
​Runway Length: ​3,142 ft
​Elevation: 180 ft (Surveyed)
​Tower: ​No
​Tower Hours: N/A
​Airspace: ​Unknown
​Lighting: ​Actvt MIRL Ry 16/34, PAPI Ry 16 & Ry 34 - CTAF.

Communication

​CTAF: ​122.975
​UNICOM: 122.975 

Be Informed

7/11/2025
The Oregon Department of Aviation is planning to start the Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project in September 2025.

This project will include crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Independence

The runway will remain open throughout most of the project, but is expected to be closed for 2 days. The taxiway, taxilanes, and apron will be closed in 5 different work areas over 17 days. A detailed schedule and start date will be provided in the coming weeks. 

(!) When the runway is closed, fixed wing aircraft will not be able to arrive or depart at Independence until the runway reopens. When the runway is open during construction, back-taxi may be required depending on taxiway closures. Limited portions of the apron and taxilanes may be available for parking or access to hangars. 

(!!) Please check NOTAMs for closure times and the most current airport surface closures. Helicopters may arrive or depart directly to/from open areas of the airport. As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas.

Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.

​Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project

7/28/2025
The Independence State Airport Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project will begin September 2nd, 2025.

This project will include crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Independence

Starting September 2nd, The taxiway, taxilanes, and apron will be closed in 5 different work areas over 17 days. the runway will remain open throughout most of the project, but may be closed for 2 days.  All surfaces will reopen as soon as work in those respective areas is completed. Additional outreach will be sent as updates become available.

(!) When the runway is closed, fixed wing aircraft will not be able to arrive or depart at Independence until the runway reopens. When the runway is open during construction, back-taxi may be required depending on taxiway closures. Limited portions of the apron and taxilanes may be available for parking or access to hangars. 

(!!) Please check NOTAMs for closure times and the most current airport surface closures. Helicopters may arrive or depart directly to/from open areas of the airport. As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas.

Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.
Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project

8/28/2025

Reminder - The Independence State Airport Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project will begin September 2nd, 2025.

Update - A detailed schedule with closure dates for each work area is listed below. A full resolution pdf of the phasing plan is attached via a link at the bottom of this notice.

The Project - This project will include crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Independence 

The Schedule:

  • Work Area 1 (yellow)
    • Closed 8am-8pm* Tuesday September 2nd
    • Closed overnight 8am Monday September 8th through 2pm* Tuesday September 9th
  • Work Area 2 (salmon)
    • Closed 8am-8pm* Wednesday September 3rd
    • Closed overnight 2pm Tuesday September 9th through 2pm* Wednesday September 10th
  • Work Area 3 (green)
    • Closed 8am-8pm* Thursday September 4th
    • Closed 8am-8pm* Monday September 8th
    • Closed overnight 2pm Wednesday September 10th through 8pm* Thursday September 11th
  • Work Area 4 (orange)
    • Closed 8am-8pm* daily Friday September 5th and Saturday September 6th
    • Closed overnight 8am Friday September 12th through 8pm* Saturday September 13th
  • Work Area 5 (pink)
    • Closed overnight 8am Monday September 8th through 8pm* Wednesday September 10th

(*) Reopening dates and times are estimated and subject to change. All surfaces will reopen as soon as work in those respective areas is completed. 

The runway will remain open throughout the project. Though the runway will remain open, back-taxi may be required depending on taxiway and apron closures. Limited portions of the apron and taxilanes may be available for parking or access to hangars.

(!) When each work area is closed, any fixed wing aircraft behind the closed area will not be able to arrive or depart at Independence until that area reopens. Aircraft may relocate to the open portions of the apron prior to an upcoming closure to maintain access to the runway throughout the project.

 (!!) Please check NOTAMs for closure times and the most current airport surface closures. Helicopters may arrive or depart directly to/from open areas of the airport.

(!!!) As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas. This includes all pedestrian, vehicle, and aircraft access.

Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.

​Reminder/Update - Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project starting September 2nd

9/5/2025

9/5 Update - With rain in the forecast next week, the remaining work is being pushed to the following week of September 15th. Please see the updated remaining work schedule below. A full resolution pdf of the phasing plan is attached via a link at the bottom of this notice.

Updated Remaining Work Schedule:

Work will resume in Work Area 4 on Monday September 15th.

  • Work Area 1 (yellow)
    • Closed overnight 8am Wednesday September 17th through 2pm* Thursday September 18th
  • Work Area 2 (salmon)
    • Closed overnight 2pm Thursday September 18th through 2pm* Friday September 19th
  • Work Area 3 (green)
    • Closed 8am-8pm* Monday September 8th
    • Closed overnight 2pm Friday September 19th through 8pm* Saturday September 20th
  • Work Area 4 (orange)
    • Closed 8am-8pm* Monday September 15th
    • Closed overnight 8am Tuesday September 16th through 8pm* Wednesday September 17th
  • Work Area 5 (pink)
    • Closed overnight 8am Tuesday September 16th through 8pm* Friday September 19th

(*) Reopening dates and times are estimated and subject to change. All surfaces will reopen as soon as work in those respective areas is completed. 

The Project - This project will include crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Independence 

The runway will remain open throughout the project. Though the runway will remain open, back-taxi may be required depending on taxiway and apron closures. Limited portions of the apron and taxilanes may be available for parking or access to hangars.

(!) When each work area is closed, any fixed wing aircraft behind the closed area will not be able to arrive or depart at Independence until that area reopens. Aircraft may relocate to the open portions of the apron prior to an upcoming closure to maintain access to the runway throughout the project.

(!!) Please check NOTAMs for closure times and the most current airport surface closures. Helicopters may arrive or depart directly to/from open areas of the airport.

(!!!) As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas. This includes all pedestrian, vehicle, and aircraft access.

(!!!!) Fuel will not be available while Work Area 4 is closed.

Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.

​9/5 Update - Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project

9/11/2025

​9/11 Update - Working with the EAA and contractor, ODAV has revised the project schedule to avoid impacts during an event on Saturday 9/20. Please see the updated remaining work schedule below. A full resolution pdf of the phasing plan is attached via a link at the bottom of this notice.

Updated Remaining Work Schedule:

Work will resume in Work Area 4 on Monday September 15th.

  • Work Area 1 (yellow)
    • Closed overnight 2pm Wednesday September 17th through 3pm* Thursday September 18th
  • Work Area 2 (salmon)
    • Closed overnight 3pm Thursday September 18th through 8pm* Friday September 19th
  • Work Area 3 (green)
    • Closed overnight 2pm Wednesday September 17th through 3pm* Thursday September 18th
  • Work Area 4 (orange)
    • Closed 8am-8pm* Monday September 15th
    • Closed overnight 8am Tuesday September 16th through 2pm* Wednesday September 17th
  • Work Area 5 (pink)
    • Closed overnight 8am Wednesday September 16th through 2pm* Saturday September 20th

(*) Reopening dates and times are estimated and subject to change. All surfaces will reopen as soon as work in those respective areas is completed. 

The Project - This project will include crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Independence 

The runway will remain open throughout the project. Though the runway will remain open, back-taxi may be required depending on taxiway and apron closures. Limited portions of the apron and taxilanes may be available for parking or access to hangars.

(!) When each work area is closed, any fixed wing aircraft behind the closed area will not be able to arrive or depart at Independence until that area reopens. Aircraft may relocate to the open portions of the apron prior to an upcoming closure to maintain access to the runway throughout the project.

(!!) Please check NOTAMs for closure times and the most current airport surface closures. Helicopters may arrive or depart directly to/from open areas of the airport.

(!!!) As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas. This includes all pedestrian, vehicle, and aircraft access.

(!!!!) Fuel will not be available while Work Area 4 is closed.

Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.


​9/11 Update - Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project

9/16/2025

​9/16 Update - Due to a few minor setbacks and our aggressive schedule to minimize impacts during construction, we have another change to the schedule for this project. Please see the updated remaining work schedule below. A full resolution pdf of the phasing plan is attached via a link at the bottom of this notice.

Summary Highlights:

Work is ongoing in Work Area 4 through the morning of Thursday September 18th.

The taxilane portion of Work Area 3 will occur Wednesday evening to Thursday morning

Work Area 1 and the apron portion of Work Area 3 will occur Thursday afternoon to Friday morning

Work Area 2 will occur Friday afternoon, and reopen without markings before the event Saturday morning, then markings will be applied Saturday afternoon. 

Work Area 5 will occur Wednesday morning to Friday evening

Updated Remaining Work Schedule:

  • Work Area 1 (yellow)
    • Closed overnight 1pm Thursday September 18th through 12pm* Friday September 19th
  • Work Area 2 (salmon)
    • Closed overnight 1pm Friday September 19th through 8am* Saturday September 20th
    • Closed 1pm-8pm* Saturday September 20th
  • Work Area 3 (green)
    • Taxilanes only - Closed overnight 1pm Wednesday September 17th through 12pm* Thursday September 18th
    • Apron only - Closed overnight 1pm Thursday September 18th through 12pm* Friday September 19th
  • Work Area 4 (orange)
    • Closed overnight 8am Tuesday September 16th through 12pm* Thursday September 18th
  • Work Area 5 (pink)
    • Closed overnight 8am Wednesday September 17th through 8pm* Friday September 19th

(*) Reopening dates and times are estimated and subject to change. All surfaces will reopen as soon as work in those respective areas is completed. 

The Project - This project will include crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Independence 

The runway will remain open throughout the project. Though the runway will remain open, back-taxi may be required depending on taxiway and apron closures. Limited portions of the apron and taxilanes may be available for parking or access to hangars.

(!) When each work area is closed, any fixed wing aircraft behind the closed area will not be able to arrive or depart at Independence until that area reopens. Aircraft may relocate to the open portions of the apron prior to an upcoming closure to maintain access to the runway throughout the project.

(!!) Please check NOTAMs for closure times and the most current airport surface closures. Helicopters may arrive or depart directly to/from open areas of the airport.

(!!!) As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas. This includes all pedestrian, vehicle, and aircraft access.

(!!!!) Fuel will not be available while Work Area 4 is closed.

We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.

​9/16 Update - Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project

10/15/2025
Update -The Independence State Airport Taxiway, Taxilanes, and Apron will close for final markings application Tuesday October 21st, 2025.

Final markings application will complete the Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Project, which was substantially completed in September this year, and included crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Summary Highlights:

Starting 10am on Tuesday October 21st, Work Area 1 (the north half of the parallel taxiway) will be closed. The remaining work areas will close in succession as the previous work areas are completed.

Because this work will move quickly, we do not have a schedule for when each work area will be closed. We will keep access to the runway open and publish the latest closure information using NOTAMs.

All work areas are expected to be completed by 7pm on the same day*.

(*) Reopening dates and times are estimated and subject to change. All surfaces will reopen as soon as work in those respective areas is completed. 

The Project - This project will include crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Independence

The runway will remain open throughout the project. Though the runway will remain open, back-taxi may be required depending on taxiway and apron closures. Limited portions of the apron and taxilanes may be available for parking or access to hangars.

(!) When each work area is closed, any fixed wing aircraft behind the closed area will not be able to arrive or depart at Independence until that area reopens. Aircraft may relocate to the open portions of the apron prior to an upcoming closure to maintain access to the runway throughout the project.

(!!) Please check NOTAMs for closure times and the most current airport surface closures. Helicopters may arrive or depart directly to/from open areas of the airport.

(!!!) As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas. This includes all pedestrian, vehicle, and aircraft access.

(!!!!) Fuel will not be available while Work Area 4 is closed.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.

​Update - Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Closure 10/21 for Painting​

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