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Port Seeks Two New Members for Airport Advisory Committee

The Port of Hood River is seeking two members for the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) which advises the Port Commission on issues at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield and is asked to provide input on planning, development, and other airport related items. The AAC is made up of 7 members of the public, as well as the Fixed Based Operator, WAAAM, and two Port Commissioners. Members serve 3 year terms and must be approved by the Commission.

To apply to serve on the AAC, please send the following information to the Port by either email or U.S. Mail no later than June 30, 2023:  

Your name, address, email, phone, background, any pertinent experience, a list of any community activities and a statement of why you would like to serve on the Committee.

By mail to:      

Port of Hood RiverAttn: Greg Hagbery1000 E. Port Marina DriveHood River, OR, 97031

By email to:      ghagbery@portofhoodriver.com

For more information, call (541) 386-5116.

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Members needed for Airport Advisory Committee

April 11, 2022

Contact:           Greg Hagbery

                        Port of Hood River

                        (541) 386- 5116

The Port of Hood River is seeking three individuals to serve as members of the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC). The AAC advises the Port Commission on airport issues and is asked to provide input on planning, development, and other airport related issues.

The Committee is comprised of 7 members of the public, as well as the Fixed Based Operator, WAAAM, and two Port Commissioners. Terms are 3 years and must be approved by the Commission.

If you are interested in being on this Committee, please send the following information to the Port by either email or U.S. Mail no later than April 29, 2022:

Name, address, email, phone, background and pertinent aviation experience, a list of your community activities and a statement of why you would like to serve on the Committee.

Please send to: Airport Advisory Committee

                          Port of Hood River

                          1000 E. Port Marina Drive

                           Hood River, OR, 97310

Or email to:      ghagbery@portofhoodriver.com

For more information, call the Port of Hood River at (541) 386-5116.

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Airport Update – Work continues on noise issues

In the Port’s community-wide survey last year, 164 of more than 1,100 respondents relayed that airport noise is a significant issue in their neighborhood. After nearly five years working to address noise issues at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield, including public meetings, a year-long public outreach process, and development and implementation of a “Fly Friendly” program, neighborhood noise impacts remain. The Port of Hood River formed an Airport Noise Work Group last summer to further study the issue, recommend actions to the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC), and ultimately identify additional solutions to reduce airport noise in the community.

The work group, comprised of three pilots, three residents and Port staff, formed the following purpose statement:

“Develop recommendations for Port actions to manage airport noise at a level acceptable to the community now and in the future for ultimate review and approval by the Port Commission.”

The work group conducted research and created a matrix of recommended actions. It then received input from the AAC, airport users and operators to reflect broad input and support from stakeholder groups. The matrix includes actions for future consideration that have full or partial consensus and may require further research or have budget implications. l

PrioritizedRecommendations include:

Acknowledgement of Best Management Practices for Operators, including the Fixed Base Operator (FBO), concession and lease agreements.Report and respond to all noise complaints.Consider noise impact on all proposals for the airport with the goal of no additional negative impact to residents.Evaluate FBO business model and determine whether a subsidy is needed.

For more details on noise and airport operations or to file a noise complaint, visit: portofhoodriver.com/airport/noise-airport-operations/

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