Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (IATA: SLE, ICAO: KSLE) serves Salem, US. It has 3 scheduled routes to 2 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 3 airlines.
- No User Fees for Light General Aviation: Pilots appreciate the lack of user fees for light general aviation.
- Competitive Fuel Prices and Courtesy Car: Salem Air Center offers courtesy car keys without requiring a punitive fuel purchase, and 24-hour self-serve pumps are competitively priced.
- On-Field Dining: The Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge is a one-minute walk from transient parking, offering classic fly-in experience with runway views and pub fare.
- Excellent Local Dining Options (with courtesy car): With a courtesy car, pilots can access nearby culinary upgrades like Black Sheep Cafe for creative benedicts, Santiam Brewing for cask-conditioned ales and fish and chips, and Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro for crème brûlée French toast.
- Bird Hazard: Waterfowl, particularly geese, are a significant hazard in the vicinity of the airport, especially from October to May.
- Rising Terrain and Night Operations: Rising terrain to the west and south makes night operations legitimately hazardous and not recommended on both runways.
- Sources researched: navbite.com, statesmanjournal.com, flightqueue.com, cityofsalem.net, flymag.com*
Bottom line: Given the current status, Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field is primarily a general aviation airport. While it offers excellent amenities and services for private pilots, it no longer serves commercial passengers, and therefore, traditional traveler reviews for commercial flights are not applicable.
Routes from SLE
2 nonstop destinations · 3 airlines.
Airlines at SLE
3 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) offers 3 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Ameriflight, Empire and others. Popular destinations from Salem include Portland Intl, Roberts Fld.
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Common questions about SLE
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from SLE?
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field has 3 scheduled routes to 2 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 3 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field?
3 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Ameriflight, Empire.
Where is Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field located?
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field is located in Salem, US, at an elevation of 214 ft. Its IATA code is SLE and ICAO code is KSLE.

