About SLE

Salem Airport's Passenger Terminal and Control Tower Salem Municipal Airport - SLE (McNary Field), located at 2990 25th Street SE, Salem Oregon, 97302, is owned and operated by the City of Salem and is organizationally structured under the Urban Development Department.

Salem Airport is located approximately two miles southeast of downtown Salem. The airport is bordered by I-5 to the East and the Pacific Railroad on the West. Currently, the 751 acre airport serves general aviation aircraft and the Oregon Army National Guard - Army Aviation Support Facility.

The Airport is made up of two jet runways (one instrument: 13/31: 5,811' by 150' and the other visual: 16/34: 5,145' by 100') and supporting taxiways. Both runways have recently been resurfaced and grooved. Latitude and Longitude are 44-54.57N / 123-00.15W.

SRC Ch 9 - (minimum rules) and Salem Airport Rules and Regulations (2004)

Airport Contacts:
John Paskell...............Airport Administrator 503.589.2057 Fax Number 503.315.2550
Tom Franklin ............Airport Operations Manager 503.589.2058
Connie Timm ............Airport Office Assistant 503.588.6314

Advisory Commission

Airport Advisory Commission

The Commission advises City Council about aviation or aviation development, improvement, and use of the Salem Municipal Airport.

Directions

Exit 253 - West on Hwy 22 to 25th street. Proceed to red flashing light and turn left to the airport terminal.

General Aviation

Traffic Pattern Altitudes, Airfield Information, Businesses, Charters, Ground Services, Training, Weather, etc

History

Airport History

Brief hisotry of McNary Field from 1910 to present.

Master Plan

Airport Master Plan

Salem Airport is a civil aviation facility that also accommodates military facilities. The airport is certified by the FAA as a commercial service airport.

Environmental Assessment

The Salem Municipal Airport is conducting an environmental assessment to determine the potential effect of a proposed runway extension project on the natural and human environment.

Neighbors

Airport Neighbors

Morningside, SESNA, NEN, and SEMCA are Airport Neighborhood Associations.

Noise Mitagation

Noise Working Group

Discussion of real issues about the airport with workable solutions for both businesses and neighborhoods.

Noise Abatement

McNary Field, in Salem, Oregon, is dedicated to being a good neighbor. The areas surrounding the airport are noise sensitive and we want to minimize the noise impacts on the community. Pilots are encouraged to participate.

Operations

Current Operations

Comparison of operations between last year and the last month during tower hours.

Operations 2010-2011

Comparison chart of air operations at SLE for 2010 and 2011.

Operations 2009-2010

Comparison chart of air operations at SLE for 2009 and 2010.

Passenger Services

Directions, parking information, car rentals, taxi, shuttles, bus, charter information, etc.