Airport and
Industrial Park
GRANT COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AND U.S. FOREST SERVICE TERMINAL
The joint-use Grant County Regional Airport and U.S.
Forest Service terminal was completed in 2010. It was
designed not only for energy efficiency, but also to
complement the colors and textures of the natural
environment. A third-story observation deck allows visitors
to enjoy expansive views of the surrounding mountains
while watching air traffic come and go.
Conference rooms with the latest technology have
proven popular spots for local groups and state and federal
agencies to hold meetings. Private parties, receptions and
special events also may be scheduled there, with kitchen
facilities at the ready for catering needs.
The airport, open since the 1950s, serves both local
pilots and visiting travelers. It offers Jet A and Avgas
refueling, private hangars and other amenities, including a
convenient courtesy car. A pilot lounge provides a cozy
respite for visitors taking a break on longer flights.
In recent years, the airport has expanded its two runways
and completely rebuilt one. A GPS instrument approach
system and automated weather system (AWOS) offer pilots
safe and convenient access.
Activity at the airport goes into high gear in the summer,
as the Forest Service and the Oregon Department of
Forestry uses its base to train rappellers and helitack
firefighters and manage firefighting operations.
The airport is adjacent to the John Day Industrial Park,
designated as an enterprise zone, with incentives for
business development that creates jobs.
Industrial Park information:
Sally Bartlett, Grant County Economic
Development, 541-575-1555
John Day city manager, 541-575-0028
Airport information:
Airport Manager, 541-575-1151; manager@gcra.org
or visit the website at www.gcra.org.
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