Central Oregon Aviation Real Estate Prineville: Fly-In Lot at Dry Creek Airpark and Executive Hangar Lease at S39
Two compelling Central Oregon aviation opportunities have arrived from the same trusted aviation real estate specialist, covering two distinct needs in one of the Pacific Northwest's most desirable flying regions. A build-ready 1.13-acre lot in the gated Dry Creek Airpark community is available for purchase at $84,000, and a fully equipped 3,300 square foot executive hangar at Prineville Airport (S39) is available for lease at $1,900 per month. Whether the goal is to build a permanent fly-in retreat or secure a premium operational base in Central Oregon, both listings offer exceptional value in a region that rewards pilots year-round.
Listing One: Build-Ready Lot at Dry Creek Airpark, $84,000
A rare opportunity to own a flat, build-ready lot in one of Oregon's premier residential airparks has arrived at Dry Creek Airpark (OG21) near Prineville. Listed at $84,000, this 1.13-acre parcel at the end of Pilot Drive sits against the backdrop of seasonal Dry Creek and the striking high desert landscape of Central Oregon's public lands, delivering the kind of natural setting that makes every morning feel like an escape. The lot is ideally positioned at the end of a large cul-de-sac that serves as a natural aircraft turnaround and runup area, making it one of the most operationally convenient positions in the entire community.
The property comes with community water service and septic approval already in place, meaningfully reducing the time and cost to break ground on a custom home and hangar. Underground utilities serve the community throughout, and the gated entry and HOA governance ensure the quality and character of the neighborhood is preserved long-term.
Dry Creek Airpark encompasses 42 home and hangar sites ranging from one to two and a half acres, all centered on a well-maintained 3,000-foot paved and lighted runway at 3,625 feet MSL. The airport identifier is OG21. Community amenities include a tennis and pickleball court, common area green space, and a friendly, active membership that hosts social gatherings and welcomes both professional pilots and weekend flyers with equal enthusiasm. The airpark is located approximately eight miles south of Prineville, 17 air miles from Bend, and 110 air miles from Portland, sitting at a geographic center point that makes it convenient to a remarkable range of Central Oregon destinations by air and by road.
Listing Two: Executive Hangar for Lease at Prineville Airport S39, $1,900 per Month
For pilots and operators seeking premium enclosed hangar space at a full-service public airport with instrument approaches, the executive hangar at Prineville Airport (S39) represents one of the finest lease opportunities currently available in Central Oregon aviation real estate near Prineville. This 60' x 55' hangar totaling 3,300 square feet is fully equipped and move-in ready for aircraft storage, aviation operations, RV storage, or executive workspace.
The hangar features a new epoxy floor installed by Web Foot, fully insulated walls, ceiling, and door, radiant propane heat for year-round comfort, and 200-amp electrical service with a 220-volt outlet. Hot and cold running water and a private bathroom with hot water serve the space, delivering a level of comfort and functionality well above what most airport hangars provide. Aircraft access is through a bi-fold door with web lifts, and a separate 12' x 14' RV overhead door adds flexible access for ground vehicles and equipment. Wide side taxiway access connects directly to the runway and runup area, keeping taxi times short and operations efficient.
Prineville Airport sits at 3,251 feet MSL on 940 acres three miles southwest of downtown Prineville, with two paved runways including the primary runway 11/29 at 5,405 by 75 feet. RNAV GPS approaches serve both runway 11 and runway 29, with approach and departure control provided by Seattle ARTCC through Redmond RCAG. The airport is home to 116 based aircraft and handles approximately 10,400 aircraft operations annually, reflecting the active general aviation culture that defines the Prineville area. The location at S39 places pilots 17 air miles from Redmond Municipal Airport and within easy range of the broader Central Oregon airspace corridor.
Central Oregon Aviation Real Estate, Prineville: A Pilot's Lifestyle Region
The Prineville area sits at the heart of one of the most rewarding outdoor lifestyle regions in the Pacific Northwest. Dry Creek Airpark residents and S39 hangar tenants both enjoy essentially immediate access to an extraordinary range of year-round recreation that draws pilots and outdoor enthusiasts from across the West.
Smith Rock State Park, one of the most celebrated outdoor destinations in the Pacific Northwest, sits just 15 miles northwest of Prineville and draws rock climbers, hikers, and photographers from around the world to its dramatic basalt spires and rhyolite crags rising above the Crooked River canyon. The Misery Ridge Trail and River Trail loop together offer one of the most rewarding short hikes in Oregon, with panoramic views of the Three Sisters, Mount Washington, and the surrounding high desert landscape. The Crooked River corridor extends the recreation footprint with outstanding fly fishing for wild redband rainbow trout in a scenic canyon environment accessible from multiple points throughout the area.
Prineville Reservoir, 17 miles southeast of town, provides outstanding bass and crappie fishing along with boating, water skiing, and lakeside camping at Prineville Reservoir State Park. The Ochoco National Forest surrounds Prineville with over 800,000 acres of ponderosa pine forests, lakes, streams, and mountain terrain accessible by hiking trail, mountain bike, horseback, ATV, and snowmobile depending on the season. Ochoco Lake County Park sits just east of town with swimming, fishing, and camping on a quiet reservoir that locals treat as a neighborhood amenity. Trophy mule deer and elk hunting in the Ochocos draws hunters from across the Northwest each fall, and the Maury Mountains to the south provide additional backcountry hunting and recreation terrain.
The city of Bend, approximately 40 miles to the west, anchors the broader region with a nationally recognized culinary scene, the Mount Bachelor ski resort, world-class mountain biking on the Deschutes River Trail system, and a vibrant downtown packed with craft breweries, restaurants, boutiques, and live entertainment. Redmond and Sisters offer additional dining, shopping, and recreational access points between Prineville and Bend. The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway west of Bend provides some of the most spectacular mountain driving in Oregon, connecting a chain of high alpine lakes, volcanic peaks, and wilderness trailheads within a short flight from either OG21 or S39.
For pilots who fly for pleasure, the Central Oregon airspace delivers outstanding cross-country flying in every direction. The Cascade volcanic peaks from Mount Hood to Crater Lake are all within comfortable range. The Oregon Coast is approximately 110 miles to the west. Nevada's high desert basin and range country lies to the south, and the dramatic John Day Fossil Beds National Monument anchors an outstanding day-trip route to the northeast. Few regions in the western United States offer this combination of consistent VFR flying weather, dramatic scenery, and diverse recreational destinations within easy range of the home airport.
Contact Shena Ercanbrack, aviation real estate specialist with Coldwell Banker, at 541-588-0108 or Shena@ErcanbrackEstates.com for more details on either listing.
Disclaimer: Runway lengths, aviation details, and airstrip information are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified with the FAA.
