Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Port is conducting its due diligence to see whether adding commercial passenger or cargo services would bring jobs and economic opportunities to our community, as well as exploring its effect on the local quality of life. Once the Port has a clearer picture of community priorities, available economic opportunities, and the likely associated costs and impacts, the Board of Commissioners will determine whether to take any next steps.

It is too early to estimate costs or funding sources. Phase 1 of the study seeks to understand whether market conditions make adding either commercial passenger or cargo service feasible. Later phases of study, if the Commission decides to move beyond the first phase, would include an analysis of estimated costs. Federal or state funding may be available, depending on the type of improvements involved in expanding airport service. Many times, private-sector companies have an interest in this type of investment as well. 

This study is not connected to the work being performed by the Commercial Aviation Work Group.  It is independent and intended to assess the market feasibility specific to the Bremerton National Airport while considering the feedback the Port receives from the communities it serves.    

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If the Port decides to move forward with infrastructure improvements that would support the introduction of air service and / or air cargo, continuous effort would be needed throughout design and construction to market to specific airlines and / or cargo carriers. This would include refreshing market data, monitoring industry changes and market conditions, and meeting with airlines and cargo operators to present our business case and explore interest.

It is too early to say. This first phase of study will provide a high-level estimate of vehicle trips generated by the potential market opportunities for either service type. However, a detailed traffic analysis and study of road infrastructure improvements would be part of subsequent phases of study. Any changes to Highway 3 or other nearby roads must also be planned and coordinated with local jurisdictions and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

It is too early to say. One of the goals of the study is understanding what type of commercial passenger or cargo service is feasible with the airport in its current condition, and what additional opportunities could become available with infrastructure improvements. Later phases of the study, if the Commission decides to move beyond the first phase, would look more closely at the cost, timeline, and expected return on investment from making significant changes to the airport.

We are not conducting a noise analysis during the first phase of study, although we can compare industry standards for Bremerton National Airport’s current range of aircraft to the standards for the types of aircraft that might operate if commercial passenger or cargo service was introduced. More substantial review of these environmental questions will be included in future phases of study, should the Commission decide to pursue them.