KUAO

VFR

AURORA STATE

AURORA · OREGON

Elev
199.6'
Longest RWY
5,003'17/35
Tower
07:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Before you fly into KUAO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,199.6'
MSL · field 199.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KUAO

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

KUAO 271853Z 17007KT 10SM FEW020 OVC037 11/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01110061
Wind
170° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-468 ft
Ceiling
3,700 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
UAO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANTHONY BEACH
Address
3040 25TH ST SE, SALEM OR 97302-1125

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 7 kt
RWY 17
172°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 172° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,200 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°5,003 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17VASI 4-box right(3.5°)ODALS100', trees, 2939' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 27
35VASI 4-box left(3.25°)90', tree, 1634' from thr, 520' R of cntrln, slope 16

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 17
LE
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111.15
LOC RWY 17
KUAO · IAP
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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)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • Migratory birds, coyotes, and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • All taxilanes have nonstandard wingtip clearance.Show FAA
  • Runway 35 is the calm wind runway. Use only paved surfaces. There is frequent straight-in instrument approach traffic to runway 17.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact operations for noise rules at 503-931-4298.Show FAA
  • Runway 17 has a plus 30 foot power line 2100 feet from the threshold marked by balls.Show FAA
  • Overweight aircraft must contact the owner prior to arrival at 503-378-4880.Show FAA
  • The noise abatement sensitive area is 2 miles north of runway 17, 1 mile southeast of runway 35, and half a mile southwest of runway 35. Avoid low level overflights of residential areas surrounding the airport whenever possible.Show FAA
  • The parallel taxiway is 35 feet wide and has medium intensity taxiway lights.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated for runway 17/35, visual approach slope indicators are available for runways 17 and 35, and omnidirectional approach lighting system is installed for runway 17. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Runway 17/35 has a 150 foot blast pad at the south end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at anthony.beach@odav.oregon.gov.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUAO

Answer card
ICAO
KUAO
Name
AURORA STATE
Location
AURORA, OREGON
Elevation
199.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,199.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2000
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Aurora State Airport sits in Aurora, Oregon. The field elevation is 199.6 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 5,003 ft long and paved with asphalt. The tower is open daily from 0700 to 2000. One ILS approach is published for runway 17. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current Chart Supplement before you fly. For light piston traffic, the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern is a common starting point. Verify the published pattern and local procedure before arrival.

Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The airport sits in a busy part of the Portland area, so expect frequent straight-in instrument traffic to runway 17. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. The sensitive areas are north of runway 17, southeast of runway 35 and southwest of runway 35. Avoid low overflights over nearby residential areas whenever practical. Runway 35 is the calm wind runway. Medium intensity runway lights are available. VASI is available for both runway ends. The airport also has an omnidirectional approach lighting system for runway 17. Watch for birds, coyotes and deer near the field. Runway 17 has a power line about 2,100 ft from the threshold. It is marked by balls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KUAO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Check the current Chart Supplement before flying. For light piston traffic, 1,000 ft AGL is the standard reference. That works out to about 1,200 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What are the tower hours at Aurora State Airport?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2000 local time. Outside those hours, verify the current CTAF or airport procedures before arrival.
Does KUAO have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 17. Expect frequent straight-in instrument traffic to runway 17.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KUAO?
Runway 35 is listed as the calm wind runway. It is 5,003 ft long and paved with asphalt.
What fuel is available on the field at Aurora State?
Atlantic Aviation is on field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (503) 678-1336 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KUAO?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. The sensitive areas are north of runway 17, southeast of runway 35 and southwest of runway 35. Contact operations at 503-931-4298 for the current rules.
What runway lighting and approach lighting does KUAO have?
Medium intensity runway lights are installed for runway 17/35. VASI is available on both runway ends. An omnidirectional approach lighting system is installed for runway 17.
What hazards should I watch for on final into Aurora State?
Watch for birds, coyotes and deer near the airport. Runway 17 also has a plus 30 ft power line about 2,100 ft from the threshold. It is marked by balls.

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KUAO Aurora State Airport