Karpens Private

OR23 · Astoria, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
125 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,900 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
20E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at OR23. Nearby reporting stations: KAST (10 NM), KKLS (31 NM), KTDO (39 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-19 · night begins 07:48 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:27 AM13:27Z
Sunrise06:57 AM13:57Z
Sunset07:18 PM02:18Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:48 PM02:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:48 PM → 06:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:18 PM → 05:57 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 190°downwind 280°base 010°final 100°45° entry1028

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)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

AST 114.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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
Owner
SVENSON PILOTS ASSN.
92563 PILOTS RD., ASTORIA, OR
503-440-8282
Manager
AL SIMONSEN
RT 6 1053 H, ASTORIA, OR
503-458-5103
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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