SORA release - Commercial passenger activity at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) reached a record high in 2025, with both enplanements and deplanements for San Francisco and Denver surpassing previous totals and continuing an upward trend in 2026. CCAD Executive Director Rodger Craddock will attend face-to-face meetings with the airlines this Spring as efforts continue to establish a northbound route to Portland—an outcome that ultimately depends on airline decisions. The airport is strengthening its case through terminal and concourse upgrades, planned ramp improvements, and by securing $2 million in airline incentives, which includes a renewed $750,000 federal grant to support launching the route. The board recently renewed its contract with Volaire Aviation Consulting, the firm that will assist with setting up and negotiating with airlines. In the meantime, the airport is gearing up for daily service to San Francisco that starts March 29, 2026. Currently, SFO flights run Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Seasonal daily flights to and from Denver begin May 22nd.