Transportation Airport

The Chehalis-Centralia Airport (CLS) serves as a corporate and general aviation airport in Chehalis serving Southwest Washington. The 5,000’ x 140’ concrete runway can accommodate all aircraft up to medium-sized business jets. The airport sees approximately 48,000 annual operations and has roughly 65 aircraft based at the airport. These include personal aircraft and twin-engine corporate jets.

The airport has 24-hour fuel available as well as a maintenance

Twin Transit

You’ve got places to go – and Twin Transit can help you get there!

Hop on the city bus in Centralia, Chehalis, Tumwater and Olympia. Or, call DARTT, Twin Transit’s doorto-door transportation service. DARTT provides rides throughout most of Lewis County including

Amtrak Rail

Centralia Amtrak Rail Station recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Built in 1912, it is a symbol of Centralia’s economic foundation: rail transportation. The depot was recently restored by the City of Centralia in a $4.4 center. The airport offers a pilot’s lounge with wi-fi, internet access, weather updates, restrooms, a snack bar and a courtesy car. Riverside Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course, is located within walking distance. Additionally, the airport has easy access to many restaurants and stores. CLS is a non-controlled airport and traffic advisories should be made on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency of 122.80; AWOS weather can be obtained on 118.02 or by calling 360-740-5164. million project recognized as “Outstanding Design Project” in 2003 by the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development.

The Economic Alliance of Lewis County and its partners have worked with over 100 companies that have located and expanded in our community. These firms are responsible for creating over 3,000 wellpaying jobs. The Economic Alliance of Lewis County has also collaborated with 250+ local firms to help them expand or strengthen their operations, as well as solve transportation, utility, and regulatory problems.

Centralia, Chehalis, Morton, Napavine and Toledo. You can even ride DARTT all the way to Lacey and Olympia! To book your ride, call 360-330-5555. For more information on DARTT, current bus routes, and other information, visit TwinTransit.org.

For more information, call 800-USA-RAIL.

Working with its partners, the EALC is helping to identify state and federal grant funds for public infrastructure, including broadband, that will encourage and incentivize growth and provide savings for local taxpayers as well as industrial development. We have expanded our efforts to include housing and the shortages we are experiencing. New housing development with a streamlines permitting process is necessary to keep up with the projected regional growth. The EALC includes 200+ business members, including local government, education, and others. The Alliance offers programs to increase the competitiveness of local companies and provide assistance with site location and permitting issues.

For more information, call 360-748-0114 or visit the Economic Alliance of Lewis County website at lewiscountyalliance.org.