Karpens Private
OR23 · Astoria, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-19 · night begins 07:48 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:27 AM | 13:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:57 AM | 13:57Z |
| Sunset | 07:18 PM | 02:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:48 PM | 02:48Z |
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Runways
RWY 10RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 100° mag · 120° true
- Dimensions
- 1,900 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TRTD
Enter the right downwind (heading 280°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 10
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 90 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,900 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
AST 114.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST · Astoria | VOR/DME | 114.00 · 87X | Low | r075° / 10 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OR23 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- OR23
- Coordinates
- 46.1614, -123.6403
- Elevation
- 125 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 20E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC MINNVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1963/04
- Distance from city
- 9 E
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- ARRIVING ACFT CTC FOR FLD CONDITIONS FBO 503-458-6637 OR 503-458-6140 OR ASTORIA UNICOM
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
Obstructions
- TREES S SIDE OF W END.
- FENCE & 35' PLINE 200' FM E END.
Nearby airports
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About OR23
Karpens (OR23) is an airport in Astoria, OR, at 125 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 OR23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OR23 have a control tower?
No. Karpens is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at OR23?
Karpens has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OR23?
Karpens is in Astoria, OR, at an elevation of 125 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.1614, -123.6403.
More about OR23
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 OR23 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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