The Port of Orcas wishes to express thanks to San Juan County Public Works and San Juan Fire Protection District #2 for their quick response to the airport when the snow arrived. Their work on Monday allowed the airport to remain open, although high winds prevented flights from arriving and departing.  Having the wind direction remain aligned with the runway has kept the surfaces clear.

SJCPW and its pickup truck equipped with a rubber-cushioned blade cleared and preserved the runway surface, and the fire department completed its newly acquired truck with a plow OJT (on-the-job training) by sharing duties among volunteers as they plowed the taxiway and around the terminal.

The airport remained open thanks to their efforts!

Bea vonTobel

Airport manager