Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest.
Location
Dallesport, Washington, United States
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport, designated by IATA code DLS, serves the Dallesport and The Dalles area in north-central Oregon/Washington along the Columbia River. It is a public-use airport owned by Klickitat County in the state of Washington, situated on the Washington side of the river near the city of The Dalles, Oregon.
The airport primarily serves general aviation traffic, charter operations, and cargo flights, with limited scheduled commercial service. Its location in the scenic Columbia River Gorge makes it a useful facility for regional business travel, agricultural operations, and recreational flying.
The surrounding region is known for windsurfing and kiteboarding on the Columbia River, agriculture, and proximity to Mount Hood. The airport plays a modest but important role in supporting economic activity in this rural corridor.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to general aviation and limited commercial operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to The Dalles, Oregon is available via the US-197 bridge across the Columbia River, with private vehicle and rental car being the primary transport options.
Airlines here
No major scheduled commercial airlines currently operate regular passenger service at Columbia Gorge Regional Airport.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is located in Dallesport, Washington, directly across the Columbia River from The Dalles, Oregon.
- ›It is owned and operated by Klickitat County, Washington.
- ›The airport serves primarily general aviation, charter, and cargo operations.
- ›Elevation at the airport is approximately 247 feet above mean sea level.
- ›The Columbia River Gorge area surrounding the airport is a National Scenic Area designated by Congress.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
