evoJets' private jet charter services make Aurora's quaint village atmosphere seem close to home. Known as "Oregon's Antique Capital," Aurora is nestled in the verdant Willamette Valley, on the route between Portland and Salem.
When you fly into or out of Aurora, you will most likely want to use:
Aurora Aviation has a car rental service; Aurora Jet Center offers hangars for corporate aircraft and an executive lounge; and Williamette Aviation has a pilot shop.
All three provide basic aircraft and crew services.
| Aircraft Type | Type Example | Max Passengers | Ballpark Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | Pilatus PC12 | 6-8 | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| Very Light Jet | Phenom 100 | 4-5 | $1,500 - $2,250 |
| Light Jet | Hawker 400XP | 6-8 | $2,200 - $3,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Lear 60 | 7-9 | $2,800 - $3,800 |
| Supermidsize Jet | Citation Sovereign | 8-10 | $3,800 - $5,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G-IV | 10-16 | $5,000 - $8,000 |
The city was one of the first in Oregon to be nominated for status as a historic district due to its large number of historic sites, including the Old Aurora Colony Museum, and some 20 preserved structures and sites from colonial and post-colonial times that are recorded in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Museum is housed in several of these historic buildings among which are the:
Aurora features a variety of lodgings and accommodations for guests from hotels and motels to bed & breakfasts. Two of the latter which are stylish and well-known are the Feller House Bed & Breakfast and the Anna Becke House Bed & Breakfast. The first offers a rustic escape in a large, luxurious farmhouse on Oregon's famous French Prairie, and the second is a classic craftsman bungalow complete with matching history-invoking décor.
Summers in Aurora are mild, with temperatures generally in the 60's. August is the warmest month, with an average maximum temperature of 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The winter climate is cold but moderate, usually in the 40's, with an average minimum temperature of 33 degrees in the coldest month, January. Aurora's wettest month is December, and winters are typically wetter than summers. The area's annual average precipitation is 42.6 inches.