McDermitt State Airport

26U · McDermitt, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,478 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,900 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
17E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:37 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:16 AM12:16Z
Sunrise05:47 AM12:47Z
Sunset08:06 PM03:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:37 PM03:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:37 PM → 05:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:06 PM → 04:47 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 076°downwind 346°base 256°final 166°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
166° mag · 183° true
Dimensions
5,900 × 60 ft
TPA
5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 346°) on the 45° at 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
4,478 ft
Markings
basic

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k. PCN 13.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

REO 112.50 · SDO 111.45
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
REO · Rome VOR/DME 112.50 · 72X High r151° / 35.4 NM
SDO · Sod House VORTAC 111.45 · 51Y Low r003° / 38.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
26U
Coordinates
42.0095, -117.7273
Elevation
4,478 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
17E
Sectional chart
KLAMATH FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
MC MINNVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MMV
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1969/05
Distance from city
0 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
3040 25TH ST SE, SALEM, OR
503-378-4880
Manager
STATE AIRPORTS MANAGER
3040 25TH ST SE, SALEM, OR
503-378-4880
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • RISING TERRAIN TO NORTH OF ARPT AT APPROXIMATELY 2% FOR 10000 FT.
  • SURFACE CONDITIONS NOT REPORTED.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.

Nearby airports

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About 26U

McDermitt State Airport (26U) is an airport in McDermitt, OR, at 4,478 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 26U, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 26U have a control tower?

No. McDermitt State Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 26U?

McDermitt State Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 26U?

McDermitt State Airport is in McDermitt, OR, at an elevation of 4,478 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0095, -117.7273.

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