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Airport Mission Statement, History and Management

SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT MISSION STATEMENT

Aviation safety is our highest priority!

OUR MISSION IS TO:

Provide a high quality aviation facility and airport to serve Sequim and the North Olympic Peninsula.
Enhance the airport with residential airpark development and some commercial development.
Provide development, which will center on maintaining open spaces and farmland. This development will be high quality. It will be focused on the spectacular views and natural beauty of the location.
Plan development, which will be designed for protecting the long-term viability of the airport.
Create a business environment that results in happy investors, customers, and neighbors.

HISTORY:

SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT WAS ORGINALLY FOUNDED IN 1983 WHEN THE SALLEE FAMILY IDENTIFIED A NEED FOR A COMMUNITY PUBLIC USE AIRPORT FOR SEQUIM. THROUGH THE EFFORTS, DREAMS AND VOLUNTEEER WORK OF MANY LOCAL PEOPLE THE AIRPORT CAME INTO EXISTENCE AND BY 1985 HAD A PAVED / LIGHTED 3500 Ft. RUNWAY.

The founder, Jack Sallee, was a jet fighter pilot in the U.S. Military and then went on to a piloting career with Braniff International, and ended his career as a 747 captain. He died in an accident in 1997. Since that time, the airport has been operated by his wife Winnie and is assisted by their four sons. All of them were involved with the process of creating the facility.

Winnie Sallee (President 1997 to 2009) was active in the aviation community ever since she emigrated from England to America in 1955. As the operator of the airport until November 2009 when she passed away, she communicated with the FAA and Washington State Department of Aeronautics for technical assistance on a regular basis. Her most recent achievement was the new "Airport Overlay District" which further protects airspace approach and departure paths around the airport along with some modified land uses. She worked hard along with many people and government agencies to create this new district. This will help assure the airports ongoing success and viability. There is currently no funding available for privately funded airports which necessitates the need for user fees. Click here to view Winnie's memorial web site.

AIRPORT MANAGEMENT:

Andrew Sallee (President)

Andrew was a 727 captain for ASTAR Air Cargo (DHL) for 19 years. He lives in Sequim and is very involved with airport operations. He is currently servies on a International Action Committee which advises the U.S. Goverment on Open Skies Agreements with other nations. Andrew is a also the Chairman of the Global Cargo Pilots Alliance (GCPA). Andrew has been involved in the design and all phases of construction, development and operation of Sequim Valley airport since it’s conception. Experience includes airport planning, zoning, public hearings, fund raising, right of ways negotiation, safety, easements, local airspace study, property acquisition and sales. Recent projects include ongoing airport maintenance, working with Winnie Sallee and county to help achieve the new airport overlay district (approved December 2008), long range planning, development of a mission statement, master plan and airport web site updates.He is a Memeber of the EAA, Wahington State Airport Managers Association (WAMA) and Youth Activities Dirrector for Sequim Elks.He is married to Jane Sallee. Together, they have two children. Their son Daniel is an airline pilot with Republic Airlines and aviation enthusiast who is actively involved with airport operations. His wife Jane assists with airport computerized financial data.

William Sallee (Vice President)

William has extensive experience in avaition as a Metroliner captain for Ameriflight, flying out of Boeing Field in Seattle. Will has been involved in many aspects of airport development and operation since 1983. His residence is in Sequim and he is at the airport along with his 10-year-old son.

Dave Le Roux (Secretary)

Dave is the developer of Discovery Trail Farm which a high quality residential airpark featuring lots with runway access and spectacular views in a farm-like setting.

Jane Sallee (Treasurer)

Jane has been familiar with and involved with the airport since 1983. She has been working with airport financial data and billing for the past 5 years.

Sequim Valley Airport Board of Directors consists of 6 individuals serving new board which were elcted in December 2009 All of the directors have significant airport knowledge and/or good financial resources that will help secure the airports long term success.

The airport has a close partnership with Discovery Trail Farm in providing high quality residential lots access to the runway.

There is a temporary office on the airport and it is planned that a more attractive building will be constructed in the near future. This would include office space and perhaps a meeting room for aviation related activities.

An aircraft maintenance facility "Sequim Valley Aircraft" is located on the airport, and 100 low lead fuel is planned to be offered by or before February 2010.

In the future, adjoining property owners may co-operate in creating airport parcels and this will be subject to negotiation.

It is the intention of the Airport Board of Director, Corporate Officers and Sallee family to keep this as an operating airport indefinitely and any sale of the airport in the future would be subject to legal requirements binding the owner to keeping the airport the primary use of the property.

Because of insurance requirements, airport operations are restricted to aircraft registered with the FAA.

THE SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CORPORATE OFFICERS AND ENTIRE SALLEE FAMILY IS COMMITTED AND DEDICATED TO THE ONGOING VIABILITY AND SUCCESS OF SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT.. DECEMBER 2009


Home The Airport Directions Airport Access Lots Aircraft Maintenance Photos Videos About Us Sequim Airport Mission Statement, History and Management SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT MISSION STATEMENT Aviation safety is our highest priority! OUR MISSION IS TO: Provide a high quality aviation facility and airport to serve Sequim and the North Olympic Peninsula. Enhance the airport with residential airpark development and some commercial development. Provide development, which will center on maintaining open spaces and farmland. This development will be high quality. It will be focused on the spectacular views and natural beauty of the location. Plan development, which will be designed for protecting the long-term viability of the airport. Create a business environment that results in happy investors, customers, and neighbors. HISTORY: SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT WAS ORGINALLY FOUNDED IN 1983 WHEN THE SALLEE FAMILY IDENTIFIED A NEED FOR A COMMUNITY PUBLIC USE AIRPORT FOR SEQUIM. THROUGH THE EFFORTS, DREAMS AND VOLUNTEEER WORK OF MANY LOCAL PEOPLE THE AIRPORT CAME INTO EXISTENCE AND BY 1985 HAD A PAVED / LIGHTED 3500 Ft. RUNWAY. The founder, Jack Sallee, was a jet fighter pilot in the U.S. Military and then went on to a piloting career with Braniff International, and ended his career as a 747 captain. He died in an accident in 1997. Since that time, the airport has been operated by his wife Winnie and is assisted by their four sons. All of them were involved with the process of creating the facility. Winnie Sallee (President 1997 to 2009) was active in the aviation community ever since she emigrated from England to America in 1955. As the operator of the airport until November 2009 when she passed away, she communicated with the FAA and Washington State Department of Aeronautics for technical assistance on a regular basis. Her most recent achievement was the new "Airport Overlay District" which further protects airspace approach and departure paths around the airport along with some modified land uses. She worked hard along with many people and government agencies to create this new district. This will help assure the airports ongoing success and viability. There is currently no funding available for privately funded airports which necessitates the need for user fees. Click here to view Winnie's memorial web site. AIRPORT MANAGEMENT: Andrew Sallee (President) Andrew was a 727 captain for ASTAR Air Cargo (DHL) for 19 years. He lives in Sequim and is very involved with airport operations. He is currently servies on a International Action Committee which advises the U.S. Goverment on Open Skies Agreements with other nations. Andrew is a also the Chairman of the Global Cargo Pilots Alliance (GCPA). Andrew has been involved in the design and all phases of construction, development and operation of Sequim Valley airport since it’s conception. Experience includes airport planning, zoning, public hearings, fund raising, right of ways negotiation, safety, easements, local airspace study, property acquisition and sales. Recent projects include ongoing airport maintenance, working with Winnie Sallee and county to help achieve the new airport overlay district (approved December 2008), long range planning, development of a mission statement, master plan and airport web site updates.He is a Memeber of the EAA, Wahington State Airport Managers Association (WAMA) and Youth Activities Dirrector for Sequim Elks.He is married to Jane Sallee. Together, they have two children. Their son Daniel is an airline pilot with Republic Airlines and aviation enthusiast who is actively involved with airport operations. His wife Jane assists with airport computerized financial data. William Sallee (Vice President) William has extensive experience in avaition as a Metroliner captain for Ameriflight, flying out of Boeing Field in Seattle. Will has been involved in many aspects of airport development and operation since 1983. His residence is in Sequim and he is at the airport along with his 10-year-old son. Dave Le Roux (Secretary) Dave is the developer of Discovery Trail Farm which a high quality residential airpark featuring lots with runway access and spectacular views in a farm-like setting. Jane Sallee (Treasurer) Jane has been familiar with and involved with the airport since 1983. She has been working with airport financial data and billing for the past 5 years. Sequim Valley Airport Board of Directors consists of 6 individuals serving new board which were elcted in December 2009 All of the directors have significant airport knowledge and/or good financial resources that will help secure the airports long term success. The airport has a close partnership with Discovery Trail Farm in providing high quality residential lots access to the runway. There is a temporary office on the airport and it is planned that a more attractive building will be constructed in the near future. This would include office space and perhaps a meeting room for aviation related activities. An aircraft maintenance facility "Sequim Valley Aircraft" is located on the airport, and 100 low lead fuel is planned to be offered by or before February 2010. In the future, adjoining property owners may co-operate in creating airport parcels and this will be subject to negotiation. It is the intention of the Airport Board of Director, Corporate Officers and Sallee family to keep this as an operating airport indefinitely and any sale of the airport in the future would be subject to legal requirements binding the owner to keeping the airport the primary use of the property. Because of insurance requirements, airport operations are restricted to aircraft registered with the FAA. THE SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CORPORATE OFFICERS AND ENTIRE SALLEE FAMILY IS COMMITTED AND DEDICATED TO THE ONGOING VIABILITY AND SUCCESS OF SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT.. DECEMBER 2009