Aurora Airport Expansion
Land Use IssuesThe Aurora State Airport is a WWII era airport now owned by Oregon Dept. of Aviation. Most of what is thought of as “Aurora Airport” is privately owned commercial property either within the airport fence, or “thru the fence” with direct access to the runway. In 2009 ODA launched a new master plan process which was all about coming up with a way to make the airport larger to accommodate corporate jets for the benefit of commercial interests at the airport. The master plan process was biased, used highly questionable data to justify runway extension, and did not comply with state land use law. The resulting so-called 2012 Master Plan has been disputed and legally challenged since its release. And as of Nov. 16, 2021, ODA is launching a new master planning process.
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Aurora Airport Expansion
The Aurora Airport is already the busiest municipal airport in Oregon in terms of small plane take offs & landings, and has been the subject of numerous expansion and development proposals over the years. The most recent was Sen. Betsy Johnson's attempt in the...
News Coverage
State supreme court won't overturn ruling that halted Aurora Airport runway expansion
December 13, 2021
City of Aurora Wins Airport Ruling (Again)
December 10, 2021
Oregon Supreme Court Decides Not to Review Aurora Airport Case
December 9, 2021
EPA identifies more than 750 Oregon sites that could expose people to 'forever chemicals'
October 20, 2021
Wilsonville government appeals Aurora Airport decision to Oregon Court of Appeals
December 23, 2020
Controversial Aurora State Airport runway extension plan takes small step forward
December 19, 2020
Land Use Board of Appeals dismisses Aurora Airport case
December 16, 2020
Aurora Airport leaders pour money into Wilsonville election
October 5, 2020
Wilsonville candidates fight over Aurora airport — and Oregon’s land use laws
October 5, 2020
Two cities, two land-use advocacy groups sue to challenge Aurora Airport expansion
June 26, 2020
Law Suits Stack Up Over Aurora Airport
March 10, 2020
Aurora Airport master plan under dispute
May 14, 2019
Wilsonville Contests Airport Expansion
August 15, 2018
Citizens of Aurora Meet to oppose HB 4092 – Controversial Aurora Airport Land Use bill
January 31, 2018
Airport improvements benefits few
January 31, 2018
A Letter of Concern
January 16, 2018
Santa Monica Airport to Close Dec. 12 For 10 Days; Will Reopen With Shorter Runway
November 21, 2017
Santa Monica Airport will close in 2028 and be replaced by a park, officials say
January 2017
Santa Monica council votes to close the city's airport by July 2018
August 24, 2016
Aurora Airport summit offers insight
September 23, 2015
Airport Economic Benefit is Small
January 14, 2014
Reader View: Airport is vital to region’s economy
December 18, 2013
Reader View: Full Story Not Being Told
December 11, 2013
Aurora control tower up in the air
November 27, 2013
Reader View: Noise is still a problem at Aurora Airport
October 1, 2013
Aurora Airport Master Plan contains more than $20 million
September 28, 2013
Aurora State Airport: Finding Its Economic Footing
September 24, 2013
City officials target runway expansion
August 21, 2011
Interest groups wait for next step in Aurora State Airport process
July 6, 2011
Aviation board advances limited Aurora State Airport runway extension
June 24, 2011
Officials to make Aurora State Airport development decision today
June 22, 2011
Salem to pursue a runway extension
May 10, 2011
Some want Oregon rural airports to get urban renewal
May 5, 2011
A proposal rejects lengthening the runway for at least two decades
April 8, 2011
No runway extension recommended for Aurora State Airport
April 6, 2011
Aurora wants to annex airport
March 28, 2011
Aviation chairman takes on Wilsonville and Clackamas County
March 16, 2011
Airport meeting draws crowd of nearly 100
March 16, 2011
Three nonhighway projects in area to get funding
August 26, 2010
FAA Criticizes Clem's oversight of Aurora Airport
August 25, 2010
Control tower funding takes off before planning
August 24, 2010
Control tower planning begins despite concerns
July 29, 2010
Meeting about Aurora Airport to be Thursday
July 17, 2010
Three Mid-Valley projects to ease transportation
July 17, 2010
Aurora air traffic control tower makes priority list for state funding
June 17, 2010
Airport changes causing concerns
January 30, 2008
Airport zoning upsets growers
March 14, 2008