7S5

VFR

INDEPENDENCE STATE

INDEPENDENCE · OREGON

Elev
179.5'
Longest RWY
3,002'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7S5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,179.5'
MSL · field 179.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF 7S5

7S5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSLE (MCNARY FLD) · 8.7 NM away. Conditions at 7S5 may differ.

METAR · KSLE

Observed 20:56Z

KSLE 272056Z VRB03KT 10SM OVC040 13/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01330061 58005
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-216 ft
Ceiling
4,000 ft AGL
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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STATE AIRPORTS MANAGER
Address
3040 25TH ST SE, SALEM OR 97302-1125

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 3 kt
RWY 34
341°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 341° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,180 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°3,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box right(3°)
34PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', road, 585' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 25

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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
7S5 · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
GLD,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Use runway 34 when the wind is calm.Show FAA
  • Migratory flocks of waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Gliders and ultralights use right traffic for runways 16 and 34.Show FAA
  • Seasonal standing water is present on taxiways.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated for runways 16 and 34; medium intensity runway lighting is on runways 16 and 34 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7S5

Answer card
ICAO
7S5
Name
INDEPENDENCE STATE
Location
INDEPENDENCE, OREGON
Elevation
179.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,179.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Independence State Airport sits in Independence, Oregon. Field elevation is 179.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, which is 3,002 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Nutsch Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The phone number is (503) 428-7209.

A few remarks matter for planning. PAPI is available on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lighting is controlled by CTAF. The airport also has migratory waterfowl in and around the field. Seasonal standing water can be present on taxiways. Gliders and ultralights use right traffic for runways 16 and 34. When winds are calm, runway 34 is the published choice. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. This is a non-towered field near a populated area. Expect mixed traffic. Stay sharp on the pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I use at Independence State when the wind is calm?
The published remark says to use runway 34 when the wind is calm. Check winds and traffic before you commit. This is a non-towered field with mixed use.
What is the pattern altitude at 7S5?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Independence State have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 7S5. Plan for non-precision or visual work and verify current approach data before departure.
Is 7S5 towered or non-towered?
7S5 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975.
Which FBO is on the field at Independence State?
Nutsch Aviation is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (503) 428-7209 for current service details.
Are there lighting options for night operations at 7S5?
Yes. PAPI is activated for runways 16 and 34. Medium intensity runway lighting is also available on both ends. It is controlled by CTAF.
Are there any wildlife or surface hazards at Independence State?
Yes. Migratory waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Seasonal standing water can also be present on taxiways, so plan your taxi and braking accordingly.
Do gliders or ultralights have special traffic patterns at 7S5?
Yes. Gliders and ultralights use right traffic for runways 16 and 34. Keep that in mind when you join the pattern.

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