28U Owyhee Reservoir State Airport

Before you fly into 28U

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,680'

MSL · field 2,680' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +10 · X/W 13 kt L

METAR & TAF 28U

28U does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEUL (CALDWELL EXEC) · 33.5 NM away. Conditions at 28U may differ.

METAR · KEUL

Observed 23:56Z

KEUL 272356Z AUTO 27016G19KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND 25026/2307 SLP139 T01500011 10167 20128 53001 $

Wind: 270° @ 16G19 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 1°C
Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,311 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

28U does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KEUL (CALDWELL EXEC) · 33.5 NM away. Conditions at 28U may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KEUL 272347Z 2800/2824 29010G20KT P6SM SCT070 FM280600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 FM281700 33007KT P6SM FEW070

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 06:00Z

Wind: 290° at 10 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 7,000 ft
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.

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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: 25 NM SW
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STATE AIRPORTS MANAGER
Phone: 503-378-4880
Address: 3040 25TH ST, SE, SALEM OR 97302-1125

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

270° · 16 kt

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RWY 31

305°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

13 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	125° / 305°	1,840 ft	DIRT	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	18', trees, 218' from thr, 89' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

28U · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

28U · 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
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.69

KEUL·Midfield Aviation·33.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.74

KEUL·Qmulus Aviation·33.5 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.69atKEULMidfield Aviation33.5 nm
Jet A$5.74atKEULQmulus Aviation33.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

There is 4-foot brush growth within 20 feet of the runway edge.Show FAA
This is a remote airport with no ground access.Show FAA
The owner advises contact with the State Department of Aviation at 503-378-4880 prior to use.Show FAA
The airport is in a canyon and is surrounded by high terrain.Show FAA
Surface conditions are not reported.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
13/31Irregular maintenance. The runway surface is frequently rough and rutted.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 28U

Answer card

ICAO: 28U
Name: OWYHEE RESERVOIR STATE
Location: OWYHEE, OREGON
Elevation: 2,680 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,680 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 1,840 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

Owyhee Reservoir State Airport (28U) sits in Owyhee, Oregon at 2,680 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 1,840 ft long with dirt surface. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 3,680 ft MSL.

This is a remote airport with no ground access. The owner advises calling the State Department of Aviation before use. The field is in a canyon. High terrain surrounds it. Surface conditions are not reported. The Chart Supplement also notes 4-foot brush growth within 20 feet of the runway edge. Runway 13/31 has irregular maintenance. The surface is frequently rough and rutted.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to self-brief carefully before you go. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published restrictions or operational changes. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. With a short dirt strip, canyon terrain and no reported surface condition, this is not a casual stop. A first-time pilot should treat it as a remote backcountry-style landing site. Verify the runway condition before committing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Owyhee Reservoir State Airport 28U like?

28U has one runway, 13/31. It is 1,840 ft long and dirt surfaced. The published remarks also say the surface is frequently rough and rutted.

What is the field elevation at 28U?

Field elevation is 2,680 ft MSL. That matters here because the airport sits in a canyon with high terrain around it.

Is there an ILS at Owyhee Reservoir State Airport?

No ILS approaches are published for 28U. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Is 28U towered?

No. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

What is the pattern altitude at 28U?

Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 3,680 ft MSL at this field.

Are there any on-field FBOs at Owyhee Reservoir State Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What should I know before landing on runway 13/31 at 28U?

Expect a short dirt runway with irregular maintenance. The published remarks also note 4-foot brush growth within 20 feet of the runway edge, so a careful preflight and current condition check are important.

How do I get clearance or contact ATC for 28U?

The published remark says to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement and coordinate early if you need IFR handling.

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