Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) advises the City Council on all airport matters. The commission consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor for a three-year term.

Meetings are held every other month on the third Wednesday at 6 p.m. Next Meeting: May 20, 2026.

Watch the meeting here or email us to submit public comment or attend remotely.

Authority: SRC Chapter 9
Number of members: 7
Type of appointment: Mayoral Appointment
Length of term: 3 years

Apply to serve on the Commission here

Contact the AAC: SalemAirport@cityofsalem.net

Special Membership Requirements

  • At least two members of the commission shall be active pilots holding a current pilot license with a rating of private pilot or higher.
  • At least one member shall be a resident of the ward in which the airport is located.
  • One member shall be an individual who is appointed by the Mayor as a representative of the Army Aviation Support Facility after considering the recommendation of the Adjutant General.

Rules & Bylaws

Commission Members

Members Table

Member Position 1st Term Appointment 2nd Term Appointment
Richard Field Active Pilot 11/12/2024 - 12/31/2027
Benjamin Wigton Active Pilot 11/12/2024 - 12/31/2027
James Hutches Active Pilot 12/08/2025 - 12/31/2028  
Mike Morrow At Large 12/10/2021 - 12/31/2024 12/31/2024 - 12/31/2027
Nathan Edgecomb Army Aviation Support Facility N/A N/A
Christopher Burkholder Active Pilot 01/09/2023 - 12/31/2025 12/31/2025 - 12/31/2028
Judith Kiss Resident Ward 2 09/22/2025 - 12/31/2027

Meeting Documents including Agendas and Minutes