NORTH BEND, OR – The Coos County Airport District has approved the creation of a multi-member Project Advisory Committee (PAC) to guide the development of a long-range Master Plan for the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport. The district is now seeking applications from the Airport Heights Community for the committee.

The plan will provide a strategic roadmap for the airport’s growth and operations over the next decade. Addura has been contracted to lead the development process. The current Master Plan, developed in 2013, is available on the Coos County Airport District’s website

“This committee ensures that the voices of our community, aviation partners, and regional industries are reflected in shaping the airport’s future,” said Executive Director Rodger Craddock. “The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is a vital transportation and economic hub, and this plan will help us continue to serve the South Coast for years to come.”

An application form is available on the district’s website or at the district offices located at 1100 Airport Lane, North Bend, OR 97459. You can also request a copy by emailing info@flyoth.com. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on October 15, 2025.

The Coos County Airport Board of Commissioners approved the PAC members on September 25, 2025. The panel represents a broad range of stakeholders, including a member of the Airport Heights community. It will also have representation from the board, Coos Aviation, TSA, US Coast Guard, the City of North Bend, the Visitor and Convention Bureau, the South Coast Development Council, and a business representative from Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Members will serve January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027.  Meetings will be posted on the Coos County Airport District’s website and are open to the public.

For more information, contact the Coos County Airport District dba Southwest Oregon Regional Airport at (541) 756-8531.