45S

VFR

SILVER LAKE F S STRIP

SILVER LAKE · OREGON

Elev
4,492'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
VFR sectional · 45S
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Before you fly into 45S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,492'
MSL · field 4,492' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 45S

45S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBDN (BEND MUNI) · 59.2 NM away. Conditions at 45S may differ.

METAR · KBDN

Observed 02:35Z

KBDN 280235Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2999 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,243 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC WOLF
Address
1000 SOUTH 9TH STREET, LAKEVIEW OR 97630

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
310° · 13 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
45S · CHART_SUPP
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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
No
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Runway is soft when wet. Call 541-576-7520 for current condition.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runway 03 is outlined with white tires.Show FAA
  • 03Runway 03/21 has a fence post at each end of the runway painted orange and white.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Marked with white tires.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager contact is AKAZMIER at FS.FED.US.Show FAA
  • 03/21Runway 03/21 has weed growth and sage throughout the primary surface. The runway surface is bumpy when dry.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 45S

Answer card
ICAO
45S
Name
SILVER LAKE F S STRIP
Location
SILVER LAKE, OREGON
Elevation
4,492 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,492 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 13 kt
Favored runway now

Silver Lake F S Strip (45S) is at Silver Lake, Oregon. The field elevation is 4,492 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so verify the usable landing surface and current condition before you go. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks also flag runway 03/21 issues. Weed growth and sage are reported on the primary surface. The runway is bumpy when dry. It is also soft when wet. There is a fence post at each end of runway 03/21, painted orange and white. The runway is marked with white tires. Runway 03 is outlined with white tires.

This is a high-elevation strip at 4,492 ft MSL, so density altitude will matter. Check performance carefully before departure. For current runway condition, call 541-576-7520. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. No on-field FBOs are listed, so plan on self-sufficiency and verify services with the airport operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 45S Silver Lake F S Strip?
The field elevation is 4,492 ft MSL. That altitude makes performance planning important, especially on warm days.
Is 45S towered or non-towered?
45S is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and standard self-announce procedures.
Is there an ILS at Silver Lake F S Strip?
No ILS approaches are published for 45S. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at 45S?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
What runway is available at 45S?
The remarks reference runway 03/21. The facts block does not list runway dimensions, so verify the usable surface and current condition before arrival.
What runway condition should I expect at Silver Lake F S Strip?
Published remarks say the runway has weed growth and sage on the primary surface. It is bumpy when dry. It is soft when wet, so call 541-576-7520 for current condition.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 45S?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
What should I watch for on runway 03/21 at 45S?
Published remarks note a fence post at each end of runway 03/21. Both ends are painted orange and white. That is worth a close look on short final and during rollout.

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