Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6OR4
- Coordinates
- 44.2732, -120.7947
- Elevation
- 3,130 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 18E
- Sectional chart
- KLAMATH FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC MINNVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/08
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:43 AM | 11:43Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 12:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 03:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 04:27Z |
Plan a flight from 6OR4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
1,700 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 22 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 201° mag · 219° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSD · Deschutes | VORTAC | 117.60 | r069° / 21.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6OR4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WATCH FOR DEER; ELK; CATTLE & IRRIGATION PIPE ON RY.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- LAND RY 12; TKOF RY 30; NO STRAIGHT IN APCH.
Nearby airports
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 6OR4 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.
About 6OR4
Tailwheel Airport (6OR4) is an airport in Prineville, OR, at 3,130 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6OR4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6OR4 have a control tower?
No. Tailwheel Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6OR4?
Tailwheel Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6OR4?
Tailwheel Airport is in Prineville, OR, at an elevation of 3,130 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.2732, -120.7947.
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