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Salem Willamette Valey Airport birds eye view

Salem – Willamette Valley Airport

Airport Master Plan Update 2025

Overview

The Airport Master Plan is a long-term strategic document that outlines the development of airport land and facilities. Its primary goal is to ensure that the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (SLE) is prepared to meet future needs, adhering to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards while aligning with community interests. The Master Plan will propose future improvements aimed at enhancing operational safety, airport user needs, supporting community economic development goals, and achieving financial resiliency. 

Schedule

Our schedule is shown below.

 

Plan Documents

Download a .pdf of the plan documents by clicking the links below.
  • Chapter 1 – Existing Conditions
  • Chapter 2 – Environmental Considerations
  • Chapter 3 – Aviation Forecasts
  • Chapter 4 – Facility Requirements
  • Recycling Plan Appendix
  • Noise Analysis Appendix
  • February 18, 2025 – City Council Workshop Presentation

Share your Feedback

The Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (SLE), owned and operated by the City of Salem for its residents, values community input as we develop a plan for the coming decades. Public outreach will be conducted at key milestones throughout the project to allow for review and feedback. Additionally, this website will offer informational updates as the plan progresses and provide opportunities for ongoing public input.

Upcoming Outreach Opportunities 

  • Planning Advisory Committee Meeting #2 – June 2025
  • Public Open House – June 17, 2026, 4:30-6:00 p.m. – Salem-Willamette Valley Airport Terminal Lobby – More Information 
  • Airport Advisory Commission Meeting – TBD
  • City Council Meeting – TBD

We want to hear from you!

Every comment will help us gain a better understanding of the community’s wishes for the airport and will be documented as part of the Airport Master Plan project. If you have any questions or comments about the Airport Master Plan update process, please submit them here by June 24, 2026.

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