Newport
The City of Newport has purchased the Newport Municipal Airport
for $250,000 from the aiport’s current operator, Central Oregon Coast Air
Services. By completing the transaction on June 30, the
city avoids paying next year’s airport property taxes
because of the airport’s new tax-exempt status. According
to airport director Dennis Reno, East Coast carrier Cape Air
has inquired about providing daily service between Newport,
Astoria and Portland International Airport. Cape Air primarily
operates nine-passenger planes. Montana-based Big Sky Airlines
also has expressed interest in providing service.
