Karpens Airport Private

OR23 · Astoria, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

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

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-05 · night begins 09:13 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:27 AM12:27Z
Sunrise06:01 AM13:01Z
Sunset08:39 PM03:39Z
Evening civil twilight
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09:13 PM04:13Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:13 PM → 05:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:39 PM → 05:01 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 170°downwind 260°base 350°final 080°45° entry1028

RWY 10RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
080° mag · 100° true
Dimensions
1,900 × 75 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TRTD

Enter the right downwind (heading 260°) 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, -123.6400
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 Airport (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 Airport 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 Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is OR23?

Karpens Airport is in Astoria, OR, at an elevation of 125 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.1614, -123.6400.

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