Ochs Private Private

72OR · Madras, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,790 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,600 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 72OR. Nearby reporting stations: KRDM (33 NM), KBDN (43 NM), KDLS (51 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:38 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:17 AM13:17Z
Sunrise06:46 AM13:46Z
Sunset07:09 PM02:09Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:38 PM02:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:38 PM → 06:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:09 PM → 05:46 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 170°downwind 080°base 350°final 260°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
260° mag · 279° true
Dimensions
1,600 × 65 ft
TPA
2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 080°) on the 45° at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Approach obstacle
Hill, 0 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 r007° / 35.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72OR — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
72OR
Coordinates
44.7890, -120.9585
Elevation
1,790 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
MC MINNVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1986/12
Distance from city
12 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RONALD & LAURICE OCHS
10464 NE HWY 97, MADRAS, OR
503-475-6927
Manager
RONALD & LAURICE OCHS
10464 NE HWY 97, MADRAS, OR
503-475-6927
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

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

Runways

  • 03/12

Contact

  • ADDITIONAL CONTACT: MARIE MALLON (DAUGHTER) 4486 WILLOW FLEET RD HOOD RIVER, OR 97031 MMAL@GORGE.NET

Nearby airports

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About 72OR

Ochs Private (72OR) is an airport in Madras, OR, at 1,790 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72OR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 72OR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 72OR?

Ochs Private has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 72OR?

Ochs Private is in Madras, OR, at an elevation of 1,790 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.7890, -120.9585.

More about 72OR

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 72OR 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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