Drone

A drone, also know as an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), is an aircraft flies without a human pilot onboard. Instead, it is operated remotely by an operator on the ground. 

Drone Flying for Business or Recreation

Whether flying for business, recreation, public safety or education, it is important to know the rules to ensure safe and legal operation. Important information can be found on the Federal Aviation Administration’s website.

When flying in controlled airspace, which includes most of the Salem Metropolitan area, or within approximately 5 miles around the Salem Airport, it is important to know which rules and regulations apply to you.

Flying a drone within this controlled airspace can result in disruption of flights in/out of Salem-Willamette Valley Airport, including National Guard air rescue, and other life-saving community services like air medical transport service to Salem Hospital.

Resources

• Recreational Flying
• Certificated Piloting and Commercial Operators
• Public Safety/Government Flying
• Educational Users

Additional Information

The Salem Airport administrative offices can be reached by phone at 503‑588‑6314 or by e-mail during normal business hours, Monday–Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Airport staff are not available outside of regular business hours, including weekends and holidays. Please note that high workloads may sometimes delay responses to calls or emails. However, staff will contact you as soon as they are able to address your inquiry.