Western Helicopter Services Private

OR38 · Brooks, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
183 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,290 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at OR38. Nearby reporting stations: KSLE (11 NM), KMMV (11 NM), KUAO (12 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:47 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:24 AM13:24Z
Sunrise06:54 AM13:54Z
Sunset07:17 PM02:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:47 PM02:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:47 PM → 06:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:17 PM → 05:54 AM

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Runways

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

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° mag · 269° true
Dimensions
2,290 × 75 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
ASPH-GRVL

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Approach obstacle
Pline, 40 ft, 30 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

UBG 117.40 · CBU 109.20 · CVO 115.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UBG · Newberg VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r151° / 16.6 NM
CBU · Columbia TACAN 109.20 · 29X r189° / 33.3 NM
CVO · Corvallis VOR/DME 115.40 · 101X High r006° / 38.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OR38 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
OR38
Coordinates
45.0794, -122.9259
Elevation
183 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
1972/12
Distance from city
2 NE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WESTERN HELICOPTER SERVICES, INC
PO BOX 54765, LEXINGTON, KY
Manager
TERRY HARCHENKO
PO BOX 9009, 11015 PORTLAND ROAD NE, SALEM, OR
503-393-7401
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • RESTRICTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF AERONAUTICS TO E LANDINGS & W TAKEOFFS DUE TOPLINES ON E END.
  • RESTRICTED BY THE MARION CO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO AGRICULTURAL ORIENTATED ACTIVITIES ONLY.
  • MULTICOM 122.85.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Runways

  • RWY 07/25 2000 FT ASPH ON E END, 290 FT GRVL ON WEST END.

Nearby airports

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About OR38

Western Helicopter Services (OR38) is an airport in Brooks, OR, at 183 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,290 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OR38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does OR38 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at OR38?

Western Helicopter Services has 1 runway; the longest is 2,290 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is OR38?

Western Helicopter Services is in Brooks, OR, at an elevation of 183 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.0794, -122.9259.

More about OR38

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 OR38 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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