Inspiration Private

43OR · Bend, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,400 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,900 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
18E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 43OR. Nearby reporting stations: KBDN (2 NM), KRDM (10 NM), KDLS (92 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:39 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:18 AM13:18Z
Sunrise06:47 AM13:47Z
Sunset07:10 PM02:10Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:39 PM02:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:39 PM → 06:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:10 PM → 05:47 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 160°downwind 070°base 340°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° mag · 268° true
Dimensions
1,900 × 60 ft
TPA
4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Approach obstacle
Trees, 35 ft, 40 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

DSD 117.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DSD · Deschutes VORTAC 117.60 · 123X High r128° / 11.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 43OR — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
43OR
Coordinates
44.0922, -121.1508
Elevation
3,400 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
18E
Sectional chart
KLAMATH FALLS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
MC MINNVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1997/11
Distance from city
8 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PETER & MARIANNE VAN KESSEL
63136 TERRY DR, BEND, OR
541-317-1239
Manager
PETER & MARIANNE VAN KESSEL
63136 TERRY DR, BEND, OR
541-317-1239
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Runways

  • ARRIVALS TO THE WEST; DEPARTURES TO THE EAST.

Nearby airports

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About 43OR

Inspiration (43OR) is an airport in Bend, OR, at 3,400 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 43OR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 43OR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 43OR?

Inspiration has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 43OR?

Inspiration is in Bend, OR, at an elevation of 3,400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.0922, -121.1508.

More about 43OR

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 43OR in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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