- Salem Airport, also known as McNary Field, is a public airport located in Salem, Oregon, USA. It is named after former Oregon governor and US Senator Charles L. McNary. It is the second busiest airport in Oregon, serving the city of Salem and the surrounding Willamette Valley region. The airport has two runways and offers commercial, general aviation, and military operations. It provides regular passenger service through a few major airlines, offering flights to destinations such as Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. The airport also supports various aviation-related businesses and has facilities for private and corporate aircraft.