The State Owned Airports Reserve (SOAR) Program is funded through ASAP for projects at state-owned, public-use airports.
The funds are invested in state-owned airports for the purposes of
- Safety improvements including maintenance
Infrastructure projects
Program Highlights
- The State Airports Manager and ODAV Director assess the needs and priorities for the 28 State owned airports.
- Projects are planned on a two-year cycle to align with the agency’s biennial budget.
- Projects and project budgets are presented to the Aviation Review Committee for approval recommendation, and approved by the State Aviation Board.
- Most SOAR projects do not receive federal funds.
Projects
Cycle 4: 2022 - 2023
SOAR CYCLE 4
At the June 9, 2022 meeting, the State Aviation Board approved the following projects and budgets for the 2022-2023 SOAR cycle. Projects for safe and operational paved infrastructure, such as runways, were the top priority.
Forecast Total Revenue:
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| $3,569,676.00
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Total Project Budget Requirement:
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| $2,526,670.00
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Unobligated
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| $1,043,006.00
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Projects:
| SOAR Budget
| Notes
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Contingency
| $100,000.00
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Airport Workers
| $100,000.00
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Cape Blanco RW & Elec Rehab
| $1,222,779.00
| $2,598,406.00
funded through Legislature
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Toledo Apron Construction
| $307,091.00
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Prospect RW Rehab
| $796,800.00
| $1,693,200.00 funded through Connect Oregon
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Cycle 3: 2020 - 2021
SOAR CYCLE 3
The State Aviation Board approved the following projects and budget costs for the 2020-2021 Cycle at their meeting on February 11, 2020:
| Airport | Project | Cost |
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| ALL | Capital Equipment
| $100,000.00
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Aurora State Airport
| Taxiway Repair, Obstruction Easement Survey Work, Obstruction Removal
| $330,000.00
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Cape Blanco State Airport
| Airport Layout Plan (ALP) and Planning UPdate, Obstruction Removal
| $105,000.00
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| Cascade Locks State Airport | Obstruction Removal, ALP Update, Pilots Lounge
| $285,000.00
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Mulino State Airport
| Obstruction Easement and Survey Work
| $130,000.00
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| Pacific City State Airport | Property Purchase, Ramp Paving, Drainage Improvements
| $430,000.00
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| Toledo State Airport | Ramp Paving
| $80,000.00
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Total Funds Requested
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| $1,460,000.00
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Due to significantly lower actual aviation fuel consumption due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, the State Aviation Board paused the 2020 SOAR program grants at the June 4, 2020 meeting, making the following exceptions:
Aurora Easement Acquisition and Obstruction Removal
Mulino Easement Acquisition and Obstruction Removal
Aurora Taxiway Repair
Cascade Locks Obstruction Removal
Cape Blanco ALP Update and Obstruction Removal
Pacific City Land Acquisition
Toledo Ramp Paving
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At the end of 2021, the limited available funds were used for phases of the following projects and the remaining projects were carried forward for consideration in Cycle 4. A review of all 4 cycles for SOAR was presented at the June 9, 2022 Board meeting.
Aurora State Airport
| Taxiway Repair, Obstruction Easement Survey, Obstruction Removal
| $42,141.00
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Mulino State Airport
| Obstruction Easement Survey Work
| $42,421.00
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| Pacific City State Airport | Property Purchase, Ramp Paving, Drainage Improvements
| $176,610.00
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Toledo State Airport
| Ramp Paving
| $27,006.00
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Airport Workers
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| $42,836.00
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Cycle 2: 2018 - 2019
SOAR CYCLE 2 APPROVED PROJECTS
| Airport | Project | Cost |
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| ALL | Seasonal & Temporary Workers | $140,000.00 |
| ALL | Contingency Fund for Small Projects | $100,000.00 |
| Bandon State Airport | Bandon State Property Purchase | $200,000.00 |
| Cottage Grove State Airport | Cottage Grove State Replacement of Fuel Tank and Card Reader | $130,000.00 |
| Joseph State Airport | Joseph Card Reader Replacement | $20,000.00 |
| Mulino State AirportState Airport | Mulino Water/Fire Suppression | $500,000.00 |
| Pacific City State Airport | Pacific City Obstructions/Ditch/Cleanout/Flood Gate Repair | $60,000.00 |
| Prospect State Airport | Prospect State Runway Reconstruction | $2,000,000.00
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Cycle 1: 2016 - 2017
SOAR CYCLE 1 APPROVED PROJECTS
| Airport | Project | Cost |
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| ALL | Seasonal & Temporary Workers | $134,830.00 |
| ALL | Tractor Flail Mower Replacement | $79,233.00 |
| ALL | Lights & Radios for Operation Vehicles | $12,000.00 |
| ALL | Contingency Fund for Small Projects | $40,255.99 |
| Aurora State Airport | Aurora State Ramp Light Repairs | $13,000.00 |
| Aurora State Airport | Aurora State Master Plan Update | $70,000.00 |
| Bandon State Airport | Bandon State Gorse Removal | $20,000.00 |
| Cape Clanco State Airport | Cape Clanco State Airport Gate & Fencing Project | $55,070.10 |
| Cascade Locks State Airport | Cascade Locks State Restroom Removal | $4,840.85 |
| Cottage Grove State Airport | Cottage Grove State Sacrificial Anodes & Complete Tank Inspection | $18,623.50 |
| Crescent Lake State Airport | Crescent Lake Minor Repairs to Runway In Order to Open | $5,873.99 |
| Crescent Lake State Airport | Crescent Lake Reconstruct Runway | $910,000.00 |
| Crescent Lake State Airport | Crescent Lake Obstruction Removal | $45,000.00 |
| Independence State Airport | Independence State Drainage Improvements | $65,379.66 |
| Independence State Airport | Independence State Install Two (2) Automatic Gates | $23,596.00 |
| Nehalem Bay State Airport | Nehalem Bay State Obstruction Removal/Easements | $54,827.47 |
| Prospect State Airport | Prospect State Obstruction Removal | $32,190.00 |
| Wasco State Airport | Wasco State Sweep & Repair Access Road/Taxilane | $77,507.04
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