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Nehalem Bay State Airport [3S7]

Nehalem Bay State Airport [3S7]

Nehalem Bay State Airport is located within the Nehalem Bay State Park on the inlet to Nehalem Bay, approximately two miles south of the community of Manzanita and three miles west of the community of Nehalem.

Nehalem Bay State Airport was constructed by the Board of Aeronautics in 1958, on land leased from the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, as part of Oregon's coastal airport system. 

Nehalem Bay State Airport provides access to area recreation and has camping directly on the airport. The six campsites on the airport are operated by the State Parks and Recreation Department. The Airport is approximately three miles from U.S. Route 101 and provides access to other coastal state parks, as well as the Tillamook State Forest. 


The Airport handles an estimated 2,260 general aviation operations annually. No aircraft are currently based at the Airport. Campgrounds and beach access are located adjacent to the airport. Runway 15/33 is 2,350 feet long by 50 feet wide, has visual approaches and no lighting.  

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Be Informed

7/1/2025
​Update: The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is reopening most of the Nehalem Bay State Park after a 7-month construction closure.

Starting July 1st, Aviators may:
  • Land, tiedown, and picnic
  • Use the fly-in camp, and the D, E, F, and Horse Loops as well as the hiker/biker area.
  • Use potable water at the airport and day use areas.
  • Use the C Loop building, or E and F buildings for showers
Nehalem

Some areas may still be temporarily closed or restricted, please see the press release linked below, and contact The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) for updates or questions: contact OPRD at 503-812-0650.

​Update - Nehalem Bay State Airport - Reopening

5/14/2025
​Correction - Please see below for corrections on availability of potable water and restroom facilities

Reminder: The Nehalem Bay State Airport has temporary limitations while the Nehalem Bay State Park (Park) undergoes construction through the summer of 2025. 

Update: Beginning Friday May 23rd, Nehalem Bay State Park will reopen for day-use only. 

Starting May 23rd, Aviators may:
  • Land, tiedown, and picnic
  • Walk the multi-use path and walk or get a ride out of the park during the day
  • Use restroom facilities at the Boat Ramp and south day use parking lots
  • Use potable water at the airport and day use areas.
  • Camp "under the wing"
    • All refuse must be flown out. If you bring it in, please take it with you on your way out
Still closed or restricted throughout the remainder of construction:
  • The main campgrounds and overnight camping sites on the airfield
  • Beach access through the closed campground areas.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) anticipates the Park to fully reopen July 1st, 2025. Project completion and Park reopening is subject to change.

For questions or more information regarding the project at the Nehalem Bay State Park, contact OPRD at 503-812-0650.

​​​​Update - Nehalem Bay State Airport - Limitations During Construction​