Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72OR
- Coordinates
- 44.7843, -120.9550
- Elevation
- 1,790 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC MINNVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/12
- Distance from city
- 12 NE
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 | 04:41 AM | 11:41Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 12:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 03:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 04:30Z |
Plan a flight from 72OR
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,600 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSD · Deschutes | VORTAC | 117.60 | r007° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72OR. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: MARIE MALLON (DAUGHTER) 4486 WILLOW FLEET RD HOOD RIVER, OR 97031 MMAL@GORGE.NET
- 03/12
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 72OR 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 72OR
Ochs Private Airport (72OR) is an airport in Madras, OR, at 1,790 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72OR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 72OR have a control tower?
No. Ochs Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 72OR?
Ochs Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72OR?
Ochs Private Airport is in Madras, OR, at an elevation of 1,790 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.7843, -120.9550.
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