05S Vernonia Muni Airport

Before you fly into 05S

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,650'

MSL · field 650' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 05S

05S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSPB (SCAPPOOSE) · 16.7 NM away. Conditions at 05S may differ.

METAR · KSPB

Observed 04:53Z

KSPB 120453Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01830089 $

Wind: 350° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 30.07 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 980 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

05S does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHIO (PORTLAND-HILLSBORO) · 22.3 NM away. Conditions at 05S may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KHIO 112320Z 1200/1224 36006KT P6SM SKC FM121100 32002KT P6SM SKC FM121900 36007KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 11:00Z

Wind: 360° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM W
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MICHAEL SEAGER
Phone: 503-709-4075
Address: 536 1ST AVE., VERNONIA OR 97064

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV: MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

350° · 5 kt

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RWY 27

276°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	96° / 276°	2,940 ft	TURF	09 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	4', fence, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
27	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 3' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 05S VERNONIA MUNI in VERNONIA, OREGON, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

05S · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

05S · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: No
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.75

KSPB·Transwestern Aviation·16.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.75

KSPB·Transwestern Aviation·16.7 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.75atKSPBTranswestern Aviation16.7 nm
Jet A$5.75atKSPBTranswestern Aviation16.7 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

HANGARS 100 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN ON AER 27.
RY 27 HAS MULTIPLE OBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN 1000 FT E. CURVED APCH FM THE SOUTHEAST RECOMMENDED.
RY 09 4FT FENCE AT RY END MARKED BY ORANGE PYLONS.
RY 27 10 FT ROAD 10 FT FROM RY END.
DEER AND ELK ON AND IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT
FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 503-493-7545.

Approach & departure obstructions

09BEYOND FENCE, OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE SLOPE IS 9:1.
09RWY EDGE MKD WITH W MATS.
27RWY EDGE MKD WITH W MATS.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 05S

Answer card

ICAO: 05S
Name: VERNONIA MUNI
Location: VERNONIA, OREGON
Elevation: 650 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,650 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 2,940 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 20°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 350° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Vernonia Muni sits in Vernonia, Oregon at 650 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,940 ft of turf, so plan for short-field performance and soft-field technique. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published for the field.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light aircraft pattern at 1,650 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The airport is a small public-use strip with no on-field FBOs listed. Verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 27 has multiple obstructions within 1,000 ft. A curved approach from the southeast is recommended. There is also a 10-foot road close to the runway 27 end. The runway 09 end has a 4-foot fence marked by orange pylons. Deer and elk are reported on and near the airport. If you are planning a first visit, brief the turf surface, the obstruction picture and the wildlife risk before arrival. For clearance delivery, Portland Approach is listed in the remarks. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated procedures before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 05S Vernonia Muni?

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 1,650 ft MSL at this 650 ft field elevation.

Does 05S have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for Vernonia Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.

Is there a tower at Vernonia Muni?

No. 05S is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the longest runway at 05S and what surface is it?

The only runway is 09/27. It is 2,940 ft long and turf.

What runway hazards should I know about at 05S?

Runway 27 has multiple obstructions within 1,000 ft. The remarks also call out a 10-foot road near the 27 end. A 4-foot fence is at the 09 end. Deer and elk are in the area.

Which way should I plan the approach at Vernonia Muni?

The published remarks recommend a curved approach from the southeast for runway 27. Review the obstacle picture carefully before you commit to final.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 05S?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

How do I get clearance delivery for 05S?

The published remarks list Portland Approach for clearance delivery at 503-493-7545. Verify current procedures with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

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