What Port Of Tillamook Bay does

Port of Tillamook Bay is an Oregon Special District, organized under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 777, that operates as the principal industrial and aviation infrastructure provider in Tillamook County, Oregon. Founded in 1911 as the Port of Bay Ocean and renamed in 1953 after incorporating the former World War II Naval Air Station, the Port manages a 1,600-acre footprint two miles south of the City of Tillamook off U.S. Highway 101. Its core assets are the 200-acre Industrial Park (described as the largest fully serviced industrial park on the Oregon Coast), Tillamook Municipal Airport (TMK) with a 5,100-foot main runway and capacity for 40 aircraft in T-hangars, full water/wastewater/stormwater utility systems, and 101 miles of former railroad right-of-way.

The Port generates revenue across eight distinct streams: industrial and land leases (shovel-ready sites, existing buildings, multi-tenant office space such as Building 19 Suite 420), airport services (fuel sales of 100 LL and Jet A, FBO services, tie-down aprons), meeting and event venue rentals, RV park ($20/night), utilities (published water/sewer rate schedules for 2026), commercial septage receiving fees, and recreational/tourism income from the Tillamook Air Museum (housed in the historic Hangar B) and the new Blimp Base Disc Golf Course. Tenant mix spans global enterprises (Amazon, UPS, Frito Lay, DeLaval, CHS Northwest, Stimson Lumber, Aerostar), mid-market operators (Pelican Brewing, Oregon Coast Wasabi), government users (Tillamook UAS Test Range), and local SMBs.

The Port is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners and led day-to-day by General Manager Michele Bradley. It does not operate as a market enterprise; rather, it functions as a public economic-development authority funded by property taxes, lease and utility revenues, airport operations, and federal grants (including FEMA Public Assistance funds redirected from the abandoned 1990/2007 railroad). Go-to-market is direct: Business Development Assistant Shad Coulson handles industrial tenant outreach, supplemented by partnerships with the Tillamook County Economic Development Council, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, and the Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (11-agency coalition). Notable recent strategic posture includes Amazon's November 2024 last-mile lease, the August 2026 disc golf grand opening, and the Board's early-2026 decision to forgo repairs to the December 2025 storm-damaged Hangar B roof.

Name

Port Of Tillamook Bay

Legal name

Port of Tillamook Bay

Website

https://potb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Port of Tillamook Bay is an Oregon Special District managing a 1,600-acre industrial park, municipal airport, and utilities in Tillamook County, leasing shovel-ready sites, hangars, and event space to industrial, logistics, and recreational tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Park and Port District Operations

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Yard Layout & Production Facilities (Assembly Bays, Block Fabrication Shops, Warehouses) (IMAJALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Utilities & Power Infrastructure (Electrical Distribution, Compressed Air, Steam, Water) (IMAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial park operations
• General aviation airport
• Utility infrastructure services
• Aircraft hangar leasing
• Event meeting venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Tillamook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Industrial Park Leases: The port generates revenue through leasing industrial and office space, land parcels, and airport hangars to businesses operating within the 1,600-acre industrial park. Properties include shovel-ready sites, existing buildings, and multi-tenant office space.
2. Airport Services: Revenue from Tillamook Municipal Airport (TMK) including fuel sales (100 LL AvGas and Jet A), FBO services, tie-down aprons, and aircraft hangar rentals.
3. Meeting & Event Space Rental: Rental of conference facilities including Main Conference Room, Officers' Mess Hall, and Airport Conference Room for events and meetings.
4. RV Park: RV park with nightly camping at $20 per night, 14-day maximum stay, first-come first-served basis.
5. Utilities Services: Water, wastewater, and stormwater services provided to tenants with published rate schedules.
6. Septage Receiving: Commercial septage disposal processing facility serving local septic service providers.
7. Tourism - Tillamook Air Museum: The Tillamook Air Museum, housed in historic Hangar B, operates as a recreational attraction interpreting WWII naval aviation history.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Port of Tillamook Bay operates as an Oregon Special District managing a 1,600-acre industrial park, Tillamook Municipal Airport (TMK) with a 5,100-foot runway, and supporting facilities including utilities, aircraft hangars, meeting/event spaces, an RV park, and the Tillamook Air Museum. Its primary commercial activity is leasing industrial land, buildings, and airport facilities to businesses, alongside operating general aviation services and providing water/wastewater/stormwater utilities to tenants.

Product overview

The Port of Tillamook Bay is an Oregon Special District organized under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 777, serving as the core of Tillamook County's industrial economy. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of products and services centered around its 1,600-acre Industrial Park (the largest fully serviced industrial park on the Oregon Coast), the Tillamook Municipal Airport (TMK) with a 5,100-foot runway, railroad services spanning 101 miles, meeting and event venues, aircraft hangars, utilities, and various recreational attractions including the Tillamook Air Museum and Blimp Base Disc Golf Course. The port operates as a multi-service facility providing property lease opportunities, FAA-funded infrastructure projects, commercial septage disposal, and partnerships for trail development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port of Tillamook Bay Industrial Park The largest fully serviced industrial park on the Oregon Coast with 1,600 acres zoned for industrial and airport/industrial use. Offers shovel-ready building sites of varying sizes and existing office, manufacturing, and storage facilities for lease to businesses.
• Tillamook Municipal Airport (TMK) State-of-the-art general aviation airport with a 5,100-foot main runway (13-31) and 2,911-foot alternate runway (01-19), featuring MIRL, PAPI lights, GPS non-precision approach, and capacity for 40 aircraft in T-type hangars. Provides 24/7 fuel services (100 LL AvGas and Jet A) and Fixed Base Operations.
• Meeting & Event Space Multiple venue options including the Main Conference Room in Building #19, Officers' Mess Hall, and Airport Conference Room for meetings and events of various sizes with full-service support.
• Aircraft Hangars T-type aircraft hangars at Tillamook Municipal Airport with capacity up to 40 aircraft. Currently at full capacity with waiting list available.
• RV Park RV park with 5005 Highway 101 South location, offering $20 per night camping (14-day maximum stay) with self-contained RV and tent sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and potable water. First-come, first-served basis.
• Utilities (Water, Wastewater & Stormwater) Full utility services including water mains up to 8 inches, full sewer service, 48-inch storm sewers, managed by Utilities Supervisor Mike Christie. Published rate schedules for industrial park tenants.
• Septage Receiving Commercial septage disposal facility for processing, available by contract through the Port office serving local septic service providers.
• Tillamook Air Museum Museum located in historic Hangar B, one of the finest recreational attractions on the Oregon Coast, interpreting WWII history of Naval Air Station Tillamook and civil/military aviation. Online store available.
• Blimp Base Disc Golf Course 18-hole disc golf course at the Port, a partnership with Tillamook School District #9. Pay-to-play course with $5.00 daily fee.
• Railroad Services 101-mile railroad right-of-way with 88 miles of main line and 13 miles of spurs and sidings. Port facilities in Banks, Oregon serve a lumber mill. Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad operates scenic tourist trains on coastal track under agreement with the Port.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tillamook School District #9minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with Tillamook School District #9 to bring an 18-hole Disc Golf Course to the Port. The Port, school district, and community collaboration created the Blimp Base Disc Golf Course. School district students benefit from the recreational facility.
• Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015STIA was formed in 2015 as an intergovernmental partnership of 11 agencies including Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Tillamook County, Port of Tillamook Bay, Washington County, and others. The partnership is working to develop a multi-use trail along the Salmonberry rail corridor.
• Oregon Coast Scenic RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough an agreement with the Port, the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (OCSR) maintains the coastal track and operates it as a scenic tourist train operation. The Port still owns the extensive rail rights-of-way. The OCSR provides heritage rail experiences along the salmonberry corridor.
• Tillamook County Economic Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Port falls within Tillamook County's Enterprise Zone, managed by the Economic Development Council. The EDC provides information about the Enterprise Zone incentives and financial programs available to new, expanding, and relocating businesses.
• Tillamook Coast Visitors AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to promote tourism in Tillamook County including the Port's attractions (Air Museum, scenic railroad, recreational activities).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port of Garibaldi: Port of Garibaldi is a small Oregon Special District port authority located just north of Tillamook Bay, focused on small-craft moorage, boat launch, and marina operations. Comparable in governance and proximity, though much smaller in scale and more fishing/marina-focused.
• Port of Kalama: Port of Kalama is a Washington State port authority operating industrial properties, marina, and the Kalama River industrial waterfront with major manufacturing tenants. Comparable small-to-mid port authority with a similar industrial-leasing-centric revenue model and adjacent recreational/marina components.
• Port of Hood River: Port of Hood River is a small Oregon Special District port authority operating Hood River Airport, waterfront marina, and industrial park facilities in the Columbia River Gorge. Closely comparable in scale, governance, and mix of aviation + industrial + recreation assets.
• Port of Newport: Port of Newport is a similarly sized Oregon coastal special district operating an international shipping terminal, commercial marina, and Newport Municipal Airport. Directly comparable multi-purpose port authority with mixed industrial, aviation, and recreation revenue streams on the Oregon Coast.
• Port of St. Helens: Port of St. Helens is a small Oregon Special District port authority on the Columbia River managing industrial property, marina, and recreational facilities. Comparable in size, governance structure, and diversified industrial/waterfront/recreation revenue mix.
• Port of Astoria: Port of Astoria is a small Oregon Special District port authority operating the Astoria Regional Airport, maritime and industrial facilities, and event venues on the northern Oregon Coast. Closest comparable peer in size, governance structure, and revenue mix (industrial, aviation, utilities, tourism).
• Port of Cascade Locks: Port of Cascade Locks is a small Oregon Special District port authority on the Columbia River operating Cascade Locks Marine Park, industrial park, and aviation facilities. Comparable small port authority with similar industrial-park-plus-recreation focus.
• Port of Coos Bay: Port of Coos Bay is an Oregon Special District operating the Coos Bay Airport (OTH), Charleston Marina, and an active rail line (Coos Bay Rail Line). Comparable coastal Oregon port authority with aviation, industrial, and maritime exposure serving a similarly sized county economy.
• Port of Woodland: Port of Woodland is a Washington State port authority operating industrial property, marina, and waterfront recreational facilities in Cowlitz County. Comparable small port authority serving a similarly sized rural county with mixed industrial and recreational revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Bellingham: Port of Bellingham is a larger Washington State port authority operating Bellingham International Airport, industrial properties, marinas, and cruise terminals. Broader incumbent peer with a more diversified portfolio and larger operating scale than the Port of Tillamook Bay, but similar multi-purpose port authority model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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