Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
KSLE, Salem, OR
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (5,811 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Salem
Salem McNary Field airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Salem
Salem’s McNary Field is a few minutes from downtown Salem and the Oregon Capitol.
- Main airport
- SLE / KSLE
- Elevation
- 214 ft
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (5,811 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Salem
McNary Field has a 5,800-foot runway for light and midsize jets. Portland International is about an hour north.
State government and Willamette Valley wine country keep traffic steady.
Salem Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Portland International Airport
KPDX, Portland, OR
- Longest runway
- 10R/28L (11,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to downtown Portland
Portland International airport guideBefore You Book Salem
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Wine Country
Many Willamette Valley wineries are 20 to 40 minutes away.
Airport Choice
Salem for light and midsize jets; Portland for larger aircraft.
When Demand Peaks in Salem
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Year-round
- Government travel.
- Summer and fall
- Wine-country season.
Flight Times and Prices to Salem
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SLE for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,456 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,000–$77,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 777 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,699 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 55 min$54,000–$83,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,625 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$22,000–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,770 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,000–$57,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,839 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 505 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 735 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Salem
Light jets fly from California and the Northwest.
Salem Private Jet Questions
How far is Salem airport from the Oregon Capitol?
About three miles, or 10 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Salem?
About 1 hr 25 min in a light jet.
