State Rep. E. Werner Reschke recently informed community leaders on his work to return commercial air service to the Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport.

The response from community leaders was positive.

“Commercial air service has been missing for too long in Klamath County. Now is the right time to bring it back. Transportation is a big focus in the 2025 legislative session, making it possible to bring this critical service back to Klamath Falls,” Rep. Reschke said.

As a member on the Joint Committee for Transportation, Rep. Reschke traveled across the state during the interim months attending public hearings with Oregonians focused on the state’s transportation system. As a senior legislator, Rep. Reschke will be a key player in shaping the upcoming Transportation Package during legislative session in Salem.

“In Klamath County we have both the need and desire for local commercial air service, and I believe we clearly have the demand to support this service. We also have a modern and easy-to-use airport. The time is right to work together with community leaders to show commercial airlines why Klamath Falls is a great option for their business.

“Currently, the nearest commercial air service to Klamath Falls is the Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford, which is more than an hour away over a mountain pass that requires a longer drive in winter weather. Bringing dependable commercial air service to Klamath Falls will benefit personal travel as well as the local business community, Oregon Tech, Klamath Community College, Sky Lakes Medical Center and those who serve at the 173rd Fighter Wing.”