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Oakridge State Airport [5S0]

Oakridge State Airport [5S0]

Located one mile west of the community of Oakridge near the Willamette River and State Route 58 (Willamette Highway), Oakridge State Airport is within the Willamette National Forest.

In 1967, the Oakridge State Airport was acquired by the Board of Aeronautics from a private owner. 

 The remote location of Oakridge State Airport is important to the State's airport system for geographic coverage and access, frequently support aerial fire suppression activity in the area. The Airport is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Crescent Lake State Airport and 40 miles southeast of Eugene Airport. The Airport provides access to recreational areas, including the Willamette National Forest and several lakes such as Hills Creek Reservoir and Lookout Point Reservoir.  



The Airport's asphalt runway, Runway 9/27, a visual runway with no lighting, is 3,610 feet long by 47 feet wide. The Airport accommodates an estimated 1,800 general aviation operations annually. It is estimated that 71 percent of these operations are itinerant. Approximately five aircraft are based at the Airport.  

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Be Informed

The Oregon Department of Aviation is beginning design work on the upcoming Pavement Rehabilitation Project at the Oakridge State Airport. This project will repave the runway, connector taxiway, and apron. 

In order for the engineers to obtain the information they need, the runway will be closed for 1 day on Monday August 4th for surveying and core sampling. 

Oakridge

On Monday August 4th, the runway will be closed from 7am local time until 5pm local time. The runway will reopen when this work is completed.

(!) When the runway is closed, fixed wing aircraft will not be able to arrive or depart at Oakridge until the runway reopens.

(!!) 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 Oakridge State Airport.

The Oakridge State Airport (5S0) Runway Rehabilitation project will begin Monday June 1st, 2026.

This project will provide a new runway and taxiway, improved pavement and shoulder grading, and new supplemental solar lighted windcones. The runway will be stronger, and new concrete stands will be included to better support heavy firefighting aircraft and support equipment. 

Oakridge Runway Construction

Project/Closure Schedule:
  • The runway, taxiway, and apron will be closed the morning of Monday June 1st.
  • We expect substantial completion and to reopen the runway by July 31st.
  • The runway will be closed for the duration of the project. 
During construction, the airport will be closed to all aircraft. Once the project begins, any fixed-wing aircraft at 5S0 will not be able to depart until the airport reopens after construction is completed. 

Important Operating Information

(!) For the most current updates on field conditions and surface closures throughout this project, please check the latest NOTAMs.

(!!) Due to airfield constraints and contractor staging areas, there will be no open areas for helicopters to utilize. All surfaces at the airport will be closed to aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians.

(!!!) As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas.

We understand any runway closure impacts pilots and the community. Our goal is to maintain and improve the Oakridge State Airport so it can continue to operate safely and efficiently. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we maintain 5S0.

The Oakridge State Airport has reopened following completion of the runway rehabilitation project.

(!) The runway width is now 50 feet, and the Declared Distances are:

Declared Distances

(!!) Please help ensure safety and maintain the airport by remaining off of the runway and taxiways except for authorized aeronautical uses. Pedestrians and vehicles are not allowed on the runway, taxiways, and the safety areas surrounding these surfaces. Any disturbance to the freshly graded shoulders will compromise the erosion protection.

(!!!) Please contact ODAV prior to use for firefighting activity.

Oakridge Completed

In just 65 days the runway and apron were completely reconstructed, and a second taxiway connector was added. The midfield and runway 9 end turn arounds were improved, and 4 concrete hard stands were added to better serve heavy firefighting aircraft.

Oakridge 9 End Oakridge Midfield

A new windsock and segmented circle were added, as well as supplemental windsocks on both runway ends to improve wind indication at this mountain airport. New tiedowns and airfield reflectors complete the improvements.

Oakridge Apron

Thank you for your patience while we maintain this critical aviation facility. Happy and safe flying, Oakridge!

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