In early April 2019, the Oregon Department of Aviation installed 2 webcams on the roof of a private hangar located on the western/central area of the State airport.  On March 5, 2022 the Friends of Pacific City State Airport nonprofit organization installed 1 webcam on the roof of a private home on the South end of the airstrip. 

Cam info:

• Mid-field cam pointing NE: camera is on the west side of the runway. One can see the north part of the runway as well as the approach landing from N to S.  The NW windsock may been seen in this camera.

• Mid-field cam pointing SE: camera is on the west side of the runway.  One can see the mid to south sections of the runway as well as the approach from S to N.

• South cam pointing W: Shows the S windsock and a view of weather toward the ocean - usually the source of incoming rain and fog. Seasonal flooding of the Nestucca River onto the south end of the airport can be seen, also.  Pilots need to be sure to check tide charts for high tides during the winter storm season. King Tides coupled with a storm can cause significant flooding of the airport. It is common for flooding debris to be deposited onto the airport during winter months. 

Please Note: This weather station is not run by the State of Oregon or the FAA. It is for informational purposes and non flight use only. This weather station is owned and operated by Friends of Pacific City State Airport, a 501(C)3 nonprofit corporation.  The weather station was installed in Summer 2021, after several pilots donated funds for its purchase. 

Restrooms

The decrepit restrooms that were on site since the early 1950s were remodeled the summer of 2019.  Thank you ODA for dedicating aviation gas tax funds for the project. There are two unisex toilets.  The code to access the restrooms is the unicom frequency code for the airport. Please be sure to close the doors and make sure that they are latched and locked.  

Picnic Tables

Tillamook PUD provided grant funds for a picnic table and small area of green space near the restrooms.  A second picnic table was provided by a local Eagle Scout. A small bench near the restrooms was donated in memory of Bob Rissel, long-time supporter for the airport. 

Bicycles

Tillamook PUD provided funds for a bicycle shed, which is located under a large tree on the west side of the airport, near the airplane parking area.  Grant funds also covered the purchase of 2 youth bicycles, landscaping and signage costs.  Mary Jones and Jeff Schons of Nestucca Ridge Family of Properties donated 4 bicycles for the bike shed.  Currently there are 4 available adult bicycles in the shed. Ask the hardware store for access to 2 youth bicycles. The code to access the bike shed is the unicom frequency code for the airport.  

Information Sign

The Tillamook PUD grant covered the cost for an informational sign at the airport.  Current airport and community information is posted. Pilots, please be sure to sign in when you land at the airport.  There's a colorful sign-in box mounted on the information sign. 

Aircraft Parking

There is limited parking for aircraft - only 5 tie downs.  Unless it is summer time, the grassy areas are often too soft and wet for aircraft parking. Do not park in front of hangars without permission from their owners, the owners often need to fly, also.

Aviation Fuel

No aviation fuel is provided at KPFC. The nearest AV Gas is available at:

• Tillamook Municipal Airport (KTMK)

• Newport Municipal Airport (KONP)

Taxi Service

Pacific Taxi Services in Tillamook. 503-812-8041.  They provide transportation services to and from Pacific City.  Tillamook is 24 miles NE of Pacific City. 

Hotels and B&Bs

Link to TillamookCoast.com 

Los Caporales 503-965-6999

Located at 4 way stop in center of town

Closed Mon. Tues.

Open 12AM-9PM, Last seating 8:20PM

Inside dining and take-out

Beach Walk 503-483-1234

Located on Pacific Ave. North end of runway

Closed Tues, Wed., Thurs.

On line menu pacificcitybeachwalk.com

Open 11:30AM-8PM

Grateful Bread and Bakery 503-965-7337

Located 2 blocks north on Brooten from light

Closed Tues., Wed.

Open 8AM-2PM

Full menu

Drive-Through, Take-out, Inside dining

Sportsman Pub and Grub 503-965-9991

Located at 4 way stop in center of town

Open 11AM-10PM daily

Take-out and indoor seating

Oar House Bar and Grill 503-965-2000

Located three blocks north on Brooten from stop light

Closed Mon., Tues.

Open 11AM-8PM, Sunday 9:30AM-6PM

Take-out and indoor outdoor seating

Riverhouse 503-483-1255

Located on the Nestucca River, 3 blocks north on Brooten

Closed Mon., Tues., Wed.

Open 4AM-9PM

In-door dining and take-out

Pelican Brewery & Pub 503-483-3022, 503-965-7007

Located at Cape Kiwanda, 1 mile north on Cape Kiwanda Dr.

Open 12AM-8PM Mon. -Thurs., Friday-Sat. 11AM-9PM, Sunday 11AM-8PM

Take -out and inside seating

Village Coffee Shoppe 503-965-7635

Located one block north on Brooten from light

Open 8AM-2PM daily inside and outdoor seating

Ben & Jeff’s Burgers and Tacos 503-483-1026

Located at Cape Kiwanda, one mile north on Cape Kiwanda Dr.

Open Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, Saturday and Sunday 9AM-5PM

Take-out only, Order on line

Pacific City Doryland Pizza 503-965-6299

Located at Cape Kiwanda, one mile north on Cape Kiwanda Dr.

Open Wed-Sunday, 3PM-8:30PM

Take-out only

Chester’s Market 503-965-6375

Located 3 blocks north on Brooten Rd. past stop light

Open 8AM-8PM

Grocery, Take-out deli

Cape Kiwanda Market Place and RV Park 503-965-6230

Locate at Cape Kiwanda one mile north on Cape Kiwanda Dr

Open daily 9AM-9PM

Take out sandwiches, fish and meat market, ice cream

Meridian Hotel and Restaurant 503-483-3000

Located at Cape Kiwanda one mile north on Cape Kiwanda Dr.

Dinner 4AM-9PM, Reservations recommended on "opentable"

Stimulus Coffee and Bakery 503-965-4661

Located at Cape Kiwanda north one mile on Cape Kiwanda Drive

Open daily 6AM-6PM

Take out and dine-in

Megpies Bakery and Cafe 503-483-1227

Located northeast end of runway on Pacific Ave.

Closed Tues, Wed. Open 9AM-3PM (Mon. 12AM-3PM )

Take-out, Dine in and outdoor seating

Megpies Beachwood Bar and Grill 503-812-5096

Located at northeast end of runway on Pacific Ave.

Open Mon-Friday 11AM-2AM, Sat.-Sun 9AM-2AM

Dine in and take out, Pizza and full menu

Cold Water Coffee 503-476-4971

Located in Village Shops on Brooten in center of town

Open 6AM-2PM daily, Closed on Wednesday

Inside and outside seating.

Following the Mission of Friends of KPFC, our nonprofit organization is committed to ensuring the wise management and use of our State-owned airport. We are aware that the Oregon Dept. of Aviation has concerns with the safety of the airport. Our Board and volunteers are actively working to identify, address and mitigate safety and liability concerns. 

The Oregon Dept. of Aviation Board voted in January 2018 to dedicate $60,000 of SOAR funding to deferred maintenance projects for the airport.  Friends of Pacific City State Airport is partnering with ODA to leverage the State funding with volunteers and money raised through donations and grants. Our nonprofit group is committed to establishing a strong, and long-lasting partnership with the State to jointly manage this public asset. 

On June 16, 2018 the Maintenance Committee invited Matt Maass, Oregon State Airport Manager, to walk the airport to identify objects that are encroaching on the State airstrip and that could be hazardous to pilots landing in Pacific City.  The State Airport Manager and the Committee developed a list of maintenance items that could be addressed immediately and in the future.  They also identified potential improvements that could be made to the airport with additional funding and produced a maintenance list.

2018 Improvements to the Airport

This maintenance list was used to conduct a volunteer work party on Saturday, September 22, 2018. More than 50 volunteers helped out with various tasks. Volunteers donated equipment, labor and resources to remove trees, brush, weeds and drainage ditch debris. Eleven dump trucks of chipped trees and garbage were hauled away.  They mowed the airstrip. It was estimated that the in-kind donations to the Oregon Department of Aviation valued more than $54,000.

This maintenance of the airport by the Friends and volunteers has been repeated yearly since then.  Each work party involves lots of work: cleaning of restrooms, prep for safety, painting, weeding, and so on, but below there are note about capital improvements.

2019 Improvements to the Airport

During April 2019, ODA installed 2 webcams on the roof of a private hangar at the airport.  Later in June 2019, ODA remodeled the dilapidated restrooms and removed the hazardous trees that were on private property on the north end of the airstrip. Friends of Pacific City State Airport has received a grant from the local PUD to make additional improvements at the airport.  Plans are to provide ground pavers leading to the toilets, a picnic bench, landscaped park, informational sign, bike shed and bikes for visiting pilots.  

2020 Improvements to the Airport

In early 2020 the ODA Board voted to dedicate $430,000 of SOAR Funds for additional improvements for KPFC - airport drainage system repair or replacement, additional airplane parking, emergency services access to the airport, and automobile parking for airport users. Unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic caused reduced flying of commercial jets and private airplanes. This resulted in a significant decline in the AV gas and jet fuel gas revenues, which fund State airport maintenance and improvements projects. The Oregon Department of Aviation announced that it would put the SOAR projects at KPFC on hold for 2020.  The Friends of KPFC Board was able to successfully convince the Oregon Department of Aviation to purchase 2 adjacent residential lots for sale on the west side of the airstrip.  These lots will provide future public access to the airport as well as public parking and an airport observation area. 

2021 Improvements to the Airport

This work party had the task of moving a bike shed such that pilot traffic to and from the shed would be more neighbor friendly.  There were two new lots purchased by the ODA to provide public access to the airport (hard to believe, but all such access was done through private land).  These lots were cleared of debris and mowed. Picnic area was created near the restrooms.

2022 Improvements to the Airport

Cooperation of the ODA and Friends organizations yielded a $20,000 grant from the transient lodging tax (TLT) of Tillamook County.  This grant is to be used to plan a fix for the airport's drainage system which has failed.  In addition, the 2022 work party addressed landscaping around the restroom and picnic area. Shrubs were purchased and planted near the picnic area.  The berm in which they were planted was constructed of concrete refuse and needed cosmetic improvement. 

Please contact Friends of KPFC if you can offer time, skills and funds to help with the airport maintenance and improvement.