The department works to provide infrastructure, financial resources and expertise to ensure a safe and efficient air transportation system. It registers airports, pilots and aircraft and is responsible for a Statewide Capital Improvement Program in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and federally funded public use airports around the state. The  department is governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the governor, and employs 14 staff. The Aviation Board developed the system of airports in Oregon. The board provides policy oversight for the agency and is the modal committee for the Connect Oregon program.​

Mailing Address: ​ 3040 25th St. SE, Salem 97302-1125​

Telephone: 503-378-4880

Fax: 503-373-1688

General Email: aviation.mail@odav.oregon.gov

Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for Aviation​
Public Information Officer: Betty Stansbury

Statutory Authority: ORS 835.100

Records Retention Schedule - a list of the public records kept at the agency

The following are selected abbreviated listings from the holdings of the Oregon State Archives. Additional records may be available. These records may be viewed free of charge at the State Archives Building in Salem. Copies are available for a fee. Take the Web tour for more information about visiting or ordering copies from the Oregon State Archives.

 

Title: Aeronautics Radio Show Story Records

Dates: 1949

Cubic Ft.: .05

 

Title: Aircraft Registration Records

Dates: 1926-1949

Cubic Ft.: 1