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Salem Municipal Airport
2990 25th St. SE
Salem, OR 97302

503-588-6314
503-315-2550 (fax)
salemairport@cityofsalem.net

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Pilot Information

In addition to a control tower, Salem Municipal Airport has a general aviation center which includes a terminal and limited flight training. © 2011 Ron Cooper

Airfield Information for Pilots

The Salem Municipal Airport is located two miles from downtown Salem, Oregon’s Capitol city with direct access to Interstate 5. Also known as McNary Field, the airport is named for U.S. Senator Charles McNary. The airport is home to an Army National Guard base with over 70 acres of industrial land available nearby.

SLE - McNary Field, Salem, Oregon
Owned and operated by the City of Salem, Airport Division

Office
2990 25th Street SE
Salem, Oregon 97302
503-588-6314
503-315-2550 (fax)

Business Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed most major holidays)

Airfield Hours
Monday - Sunday
24 Hours

Tower Hours
Monday - Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location

Runway Information

Runway 13/31

5,811' x 150' Asphalt, grooved, in excellent condition
Single Wheel: 105,000 lbs.
Double Wheel: 147,000 lbs.
Double Tandem: 185,000 lbs.
PCN: 41/F/C/X/T

Runway 16/34

5,145' x 100' Asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Single Wheel: 39,000 lbs.
Double Wheel: 52,000 lbs.
PCN: 15/F/D/X/T

Runway Lighting

Airport Communications

Salem Ground: 121.9 (0700-2100L)

Salem Tower

119.1 (0700-2100L)
257.2 (0700-2100L)

CTAF: 119.1 – use when tower is closed (2100 – 0700L)

UNICOM: 122.95

ATIS: 124.55 (0700-2100)

WX ASOS: 503-371-1062

Emergency: 121.5 243.0

NG-OPNS 241.6 40.90 FM

APCH/DEP Service provided by Seattle ARTCC 125.8/291.7 (Horton RCAG)

ARFF Index Rating: A (Index B available by PPR)

Traffic Pattern Altitude

Weather Links

Fixed Base Operations

Noise Abatement

The Salem Municipal Airport (McNary Field) is dedicated to being good neighbors. The areas surrounding the airport are noise sensitive and we want to help minimize the noise impacts on the community.

Traffic Pattern Altitudes

Enter traffic pattern at or above prescribed altitude:

Helicopter: 700 MSL
Light Aircraft: 1200 MSL
Turbine/Large Aircraft: 1700 MSL

McNary Field Encourages Pilots to Participate in the Following Ways to Minimize the Noise

Pilot Tips

Enter traffic pattern at prescribed altitude or above
Avoid low overflight of residential areas when practical and safe
Avoid low dragging in approaches with high power/prop settings
Conduct all instrument approaches according to standard FAA published approach procedures

For departures, go-arounds, missed approaches, and pattern work;

Climb runway heading to within 300’ of traffic pattern altitude before making initial turn
Maintain 1200’ MSL (pattern altitude) or higher until leaving the airport traffic pattern
All aircraft remaining in the pattern comply with the above, climb to pattern altitude, and follow the prescribed traffic pattern
After take off, reduce to climb power when practical and safe
Fly published traffic pattern altitudes as close to runways as practical and safe
Avoid repetitive late night pattern work

Pilot caution: Rising terrain south and west of Airport.

It is understood that ATC instructions, weather, and safety considerations may, at times, require deviations from suggested procedures.

Noise Concerns

Email us with questions or concerns about noise.

Procedure

Information for noise abatement procedures if you are interested in learning more.