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Hi Everyone,

The commissioners of the Port of Orcas are discussing the proposed development on the so-called Larson property.  This port-owned property is located at the corner of Mt. Baker and North Beach roads.

The commissioners, having determined that a planned GPS approach to runway 16 needs additional clearance from the runway centerline, have proposed constructing several buildings and locating secure auto parking on this property.  This would remove current distance and height restrictions and comply with FAA design guidelines.  Activation of a GPS approach provides both safety and an economic resolution: 1)it allows for safe IFR (instrument flight rules) approach to the airport and, 2)provides access for commercial carriers who are now restricted from landing at the Orcas Island Airport during those times when weather does not permit operations, currently estimated at 30± days each year, in addition to those days when only partial operations are above IFR minimums.

The commissioners have met during public sessions to compile needs and wants, and to outline such changes they would not consider.  Additionally, major stakeholders (commercial carriers, charter operations, freight movers, etc.) met with the commissioners early in January, 2007, to provide information which would aid the commissioners in providing their tenants with adequate and safe facilities, projecting forward through 2025.

Below are some files you can download to help you become aware of the Port Planning as well as Operations and Expenses.

To download, click on the link with the right mouse button and select "save link as" from the menu.

To view the PDF presentation you will need a current version of Adobe Reader or equiv. For the XLS files you will need either Microsoft Excel or Word. If you cannot view these files on your computer, please visit Bea at the Airport and she can display the files for you on her computer.

The Port Future Presentation - (3 mb) This PDF was created by Jack Becker, the Board Chairman, and explains some of the future planning in the format of a slide-show.

Port History - (40 kb) This Word document outlines the History of the Port

The Airport Future - (36 kb) This Word document outlines the future planning including the Needs and Constraints, the "Must Haves" and "Wants" as well as the "No Ways".

98 to 06 Data - (32 kb) This XLS document contains the statistics for Enplanements, Passenger Operations and Freight Operations during the time period.

Expense History - (32 kb) This XLS document shows the complete expense history from 1991-2006

Revenue History - (28 kb) This XLS document shows the complete revenue history from 1991-2006