Blue Skies Farm Private

OR87 · Salem, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
200 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,345 ft 01/19
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at OR87. Nearby reporting stations: KSLE (5 NM), KMMV (16 NM), KUAO (18 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:46 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:24 AM13:24Z
Sunrise06:54 AM13:54Z
Sunset07:17 PM02:17Z
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07:46 PM02:46Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:46 PM → 06:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:17 PM → 05:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 280°downwind 010°base 100°final 190°45° entry1901

RWY 19RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
190° true
Dimensions
1,345 × 45 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the right downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Approach obstacle
Pline, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

UBG 117.40 · CVO 115.40 · CBU 109.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UBG · Newberg VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r153° / 23.4 NM
CVO · Corvallis VOR/DME 115.40 · 101X High r011° / 32.2 NM
CBU · Columbia TACAN 109.20 · 29X r184° / 39.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OR87 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
OR87
Coordinates
44.9661, -122.9225
Elevation
200 ft MSL
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
2009/06
Distance from city
6 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BRIAN AND LINDA SCHAFFNER
6840 LARDON RD NE, SALEM, OR
503-881-8840
Manager
BRIAN SCHAFFNER
6840 LARDON RD NE, SALEM, OR
503-881-8840
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Nearby airports

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About OR87

Blue Skies Farm (OR87) is an airport in Salem, OR, at 200 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,345 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OR87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does OR87 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at OR87?

Blue Skies Farm has 1 runway; the longest is 1,345 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is OR87?

Blue Skies Farm is in Salem, OR, at an elevation of 200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.9661, -122.9225.

More about OR87

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 OR87 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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