Salem's regional gateway serving the Willamette Valley.
Opened
1929
Location
Salem, United States
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport, officially known as McNary Field (KSLE), is a public general aviation and limited commercial airport located in Salem, Oregon, the state capital. It serves the broader Willamette Valley region and handles a mix of general aviation, charter, and historically intermittent commercial air service.
The airport is named after Charles L. McNary, a prominent Oregon senator who served in the U.S. Senate for decades in the early twentieth century. It is operated by the City of Salem and primarily supports private and business aviation, with commercial scheduled service having been limited or absent at various points in its history.
Despite its modest size, McNary Field plays an important role in regional connectivity, supporting flight training, cargo operations, and general aviation activity in the mid-Willamette Valley. The airport features paved runways capable of accommodating small to medium-sized aircraft.
Terminals
The airport has a small terminal facility oriented primarily toward general aviation services rather than large-scale commercial passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Salem's city center is available primarily by car or taxi, as the airport is located approximately three miles south of downtown Salem.
Airlines here
Scheduled commercial airline service at SLE has been minimal or absent in recent years, with no major airline currently maintaining regular operations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Oregon U.S. Senator Charles L. McNary (1861–1944).
- ›The airport elevation is approximately 214 feet above mean sea level.
- ›McNary Field has two paved runways oriented to accommodate prevailing wind patterns in the valley.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by the City of Salem, Oregon.
- ›Salem is the state capital of Oregon, giving McNary Field additional governmental and administrative significance.
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