Batfish Foundation 

The basis of this project is to bring to Olympia, WA qualified and 

steady reliable air service. The port of Olympia is the caretaker of 

the Olympia Airport and for too long we have had no true regular or 

reliable air or transport service. Even at this time we do not even 

have light rail service and yet this is the seat of our state and as 

such should be served and have access to quality air transport 

service. The ability now days to be able to get places and get there 

fast is one that will keep one ahead of others and as wonderful and 

efficient as rail travel is for a lot of commuters, there is nothing 

like the speed and efficiency of air travel to assist in getting 

people to their destinations quickly in a manner that both road and 

rail traffic are unable to do themselves. 

Currently it seems the most usage of the Olympia Airport is by the 

Governor of the state and other high ranking political figures as they 

use the airport to visit other parts of the state and elsewhere, but 

as far as a passenger destination and departure point, there is 

nothing truly to speak of at all. This area is a wonderful area for 

not just commuters many of whom go to Seattle everyday, but also as a 

tourist destination. And as such we should be advertised in both 

manners. This funding if we are given it will go for both advertising 

AND for working with a local airline to find out cost effectiveness 

and reliability to be able to make the Port/city of Olympia a 

destination for both commuters and travelers to use on a regular 

basis. Also the money will also be used to also outfit one of the port 

of Olympia’s buildings into a nice and comfortable waiting lounge area 

for those who will be using the service regular as we right now do not 

truly have anything that one can call a comfortable waiting area for 

passengers. So we will be using the funding for not just the passenger 

comfort but also to bring more awareness of the facts that we do have 

a decent and regular flight service from this area. I would like to 

see a minimum of about $40- 50,000 alone to bring passenger 

accommodations at the Olympia Airport up to a little more professional 

level. To begin with I foresee an advertising budget of about$10-

15,000 to bring that awareness to the public along with a gradual 

shift to the airline to also bring in funds of their own, to help in 

the effort to advertise in the Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater area. The need 

of an airline that is aware of the need to bring in business through 

their own advertising is just as important as it will show that they 

will consider the Port of Olympia as a valued and important 

destination. A lack of excitement will show that the airline will 
really not see us as one that will work with the surrounding area to 

make the venture stick and stay a highly placed and valued piece of 

both commuters and travelers alike. 

Also there is the chance to use this as a leap frog to the 

Seattle/Tacoma International Airport or to Portland International 

Airport in Oregon, almost a shuttle service to deliver people up to 

those hubs where they can connect with bigger airlines and not be 

stuck having to make the drive or the cost of a taxi or road based 

shuttle service. 

The other thing about finding a partner airline to serve the City of 

Olympia on a regular and permanent basis would be the cost as well for 

them. IS it cost effective, what kind of air fares will they charge 

both commuters and travelers, will it be something that will work 

effectively as well, those that charge too much or expect individuals 

to pay more than the service is worth will find that service will die 

off slowly. It is understandable that there are costs needed and 

necessary for the running of a regional airline, but not to the point 

that fares get too exorbitant. Also will obviously need to look into 

bringing in 1-2 TSA officials in order to comply with all rules and 

regulations concerning airfare and the screening of all passengers and 

commuters that will be using the service also and to make sure that 

will be established and in place as well. 

From here any other needs or modifications will be based upon the 

amount if we do indeed are one chosen to receive a grant for this 

project. 
Thurston County

Population in July 2009: 46,100. Population change since 2000: +8.4% 

Males: 22,032 (47.8%)

Females: 24,068 (52.2%)

Median resident age: 36.0 years

Washington median age: 35.3 years

Zip codes: 98501, 98502, 98504, 98505, 98506, 98507, 98508, 98512, 98513, 98516, 98599. 

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $50,646 (it was $40,846 in 2000) 

Olympia: $50,646

Washington:$56,548

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $28,660 

Olympia city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $269,482 (it was $140,700 in 2000) 

Olympia: $269,482

Washington:$287,200

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $283,781; Detached houses: $297,542; Townhouses or 

other attached units: $295,907; In 2-unit structures: $312,570; In 3-to-4-unit structures:

$287,995; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $289,718; Mobile homes: $86,948; Occupied boats, 

RVs, vans, etc.: $110,475 

Median gross rent in 2009: $832. 

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