Gorge Aviation Services

Gorge Aviation Services provides aviation services at the Hermiston Regional Airport in Oregon and the Walla Walla Regional Airport in Washington. The site says the company is the airport's only fixed base operator. It offers flight training, aircraft maintenance, professional pilot services and scenic flights.

The flight school offers discovery flights, ground school, and pilot certification, refresher and advanced training. The site lists a discovery flight for $129 as a way to learn to fly. The company also offers scenic flights for visitors who want a new view of the area.

The maintenance shop handles inspections, routine maintenance, parts and detailing. Aircraft sales are also listed on the site.

The facilities include a conference area for meetings at the airport. The pilot's lounge has seating, a weather computer with internet access, a television and wifi. Courtesy vans are available for local trips on a first come, first served basis. Car rental is available for longer trips.

Two guest reviews on the site praise the fuel service and the courtesy car. Another reviewer says the company gave them a good first flying experience. A reviewer also describes a memorable wine tour.

The Hermiston office is at 1600 Airport Way, Hermiston, Oregon 97838. The phone number there is 541-701-7233. The Walla Walla office is at 199 West Fairchild, Walla Walla, Washington 99362. Its phone number is 509-540-1081. A fax line is also listed. The site has a contact form and a Facebook page.