There's something about small airports the kind that don't pretend to be anything more than a strip…read moreof asphalt, a few hangars, and a whole lot of stories waiting to happen. Creswell Airport is exactly that kind of place. I've been here before birthday jump with my brother, the kind of day that sticks to your bones. We threw ourselves out of a perfectly good airplane and called it celebration. Afterwards, one of the guys no fanfare, no obligation just took us out for burgers like we were old friends. That's the tone here. Not corporate. Not polished. Just good people who like what they do and don't mind sharing it. Fast forward to this weekend. I'm down in Eugene with a buddy, and you start thinking about things differently as you get older. You look at the people around you and realize not every moment gets a sequel. Some of these laughs, these dumb decisions, these stories... they're one-time deals. So before we got swallowed up by nightlife and bad decisions, I said, "Let's go fly." Weather had been doing its usual Oregon thing rain teasing the day but it finally broke. Clouds hung low like they were undecided, the sun pushing through just enough to make everything feel possible. Perfect flying weather, if you ask me. We head out to Creswell Airport, and next thing you know, I've got us in a plane. Now, I like to think I carry myself like a professional calm voice, confident nod, the whole act. My buddy buys it. Poor guy. Takeoff? Smooth. Clean. Textbook. Then we get a little altitude and the truth comes out. Barrel rolls. Sudden drops. That slow pullback on the throttle just to let gravity remind you who's in charge. I hit him with, "Don't worry, just practicing an engine restart," like I've got everything under control. The look on his face? Worth every second. Absolute panic mixed with betrayal. Beautiful. Now, to be clear I may not be winning any awards for landing finesse. But getting up there? That's the magic. Up above the noise, the nonsense, the scorekeeping of life... it's quiet in a way that makes you feel loud again. And maybe that's what Creswell Airport really is. Not just a place to skydive or rent a plane but a launchpad for those moments you don't get back. The kind where you laugh too hard, scare your friends a little too much, and forget just briefly that life's supposed to be taken seriously. So yeah, if you're anywhere near Eugene and feeling a little restless... a little reckless... maybe even a little nostalgic go. Take the flight. Scare your buddy. Eat the burger. Five stars, no question.

Made a last second diversion from Eugene to Creswell. They had clean bathrooms and a soda machine,…read morethat was a bonus. Easy to gas pump to fuel up. And come to find out they have a courtesy volvo station wagon that you can borrow or that they will drop you off somewhere (have to make reservations ahead of time I guess). No daily tie down fee. Nightly fee is 2 dollars for tie down.

Went up for a quick demo ride with Austin, had a great time on a beautiful day and can't wait to do…read moreit again!

We had an excellent experience at infinite air center. Tony, the owner was incredibly friendly and…read morewelcoming. He lent us the crew car and made it easy for us to return it after hours. I've been flying in the area for six years and this is easily one of the best FBOs I've visited.

Flight delayed over 3 hours due to weather and other elements out of our control. Staff were…read moreabsolutely wonderful - providing water, snacks, and lightheartedness to everyone waiting. Thank you Salem Airport!! You guys are the best!

I am sad to see Avelo bale on you. I loved flying from Las Vegas directly to Salem and back. The…read moreflight were always full when I flew. Hopefully another airline picks up that route. Your staff did a great job. My condolences to all who worked on this project, Susan Lett

This is a tiny regional airport with one baggage claim carousel, two small rental counters -…read moreEnterprise and Hertz, and a few vending machines with water and snacks. The spaces are immaculate. I've never been in a cleaner airport! The TSA staff was exceptionally friendly and efficient. Our flight departed on time and the weather was clear and sunny...perfect for walking across the tarmac to board the plane. My only minor complaint is the lack of a dining or coffee option. This is definitely a convenient airport for the coast and beats driving two hours to Eugene!

This airport is small and very easy! Today, I accidentally left my phone on the plane and airport…read moreemployee, Mark was so accommodating as he went down to retrieve it for me. I feel he went out of his way to make sure I received my phone. Very friendly and helpful employees! I was very appreciative.

KONP is a fantastic airport with great service and wonderful facilities. One of the great treasures…read moreis the availability of courtesy cars-for free! Indeed they take donations for gas or maintenance so please feed the program. You can pop into ONP, borrow a car, be in town with in minutes, and really have a great visit. Take some fish or crab home! Several approaches available too.