Columbia Helicopters HeliportPrivate
OR68 · Aurora, OR · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:38 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:28 AM | 13:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:58 AM | 13:58Z |
| Sunset | 07:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:38 PM | 02:38Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
UBG 117.40 · CBU 109.20 · BTG 116.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBG · Newberg | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r101° / 10.6 NM |
| CBU · Columbia | TACAN | 109.20 · 29X | — | r183° / 20.9 NM |
| BTG · Battle Ground | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r173° / 30.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OR68 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- OR68
- Coordinates
- 45.2587, -122.7664
- Elevation
- 195 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 18E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC MINNVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/11
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 503-493-7545.
Obstructions
- 30 FT BLDG 15- FT E OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- DIRECTOR OF SHOP OPERATIONS.
Nearby airports
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About OR68
Columbia Helicopters (OR68) is a heliport in Aurora, OR, at 195 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OR68, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OR68 have a control tower?
No. Columbia Helicopters is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at OR68?
Columbia Helicopters has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OR68?
Columbia Helicopters is in Aurora, OR, at an elevation of 195 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.2587, -122.7664.
More about OR68
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 OR68 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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