Hi everyone,
Just a quick note regarding auto parking, including four wheelers.
Please be very careful where you park. I have had some instances of blocked taxilanes, obstructed glider trailers and in areas that infringe on aircraft safety clearances.
Auto parking is ONLY allowed in hangars or on your assigned parking spot when out flying. Any parking in areas on the “airside” not designated for automobiles is not allowed and is against County code.
On a more realistic level it also exposes the automobile owner to the liability for repair of an aircraft if an incident should occur.
I understand that everyone occasionally needs to drive out to their aircraft to transfer people or cargo but walking is always a good option if practical. One source of gravel on taxiways comes from particles stuck in tire treads when crossing unpaved access roads that then dislodges when traveling on the taxilanes. Kind of hard on propellers and turbine powered aircraft if it gets caught up in the prop vortices.
I can’t think of a more aggravating circumstance than not being able to go for a flight, open a hangar door or get through a taxilane because someone left their vehicle parked in the way.
So be considerate and “think be before you park”.
Thank you,
Gary Judd
Airport Manager
Bend Municipal Airport
Bend, OR 97701
Phone 1-541-389-0258
Fax (same as phone)
Cell- 1-541-647-0828
email gjudd@ci.bend.or.us
Kerry ONeal is a business owner and real estate broker specializing in unique properties, including several hangars at the Bend Airport.