Airport information
- FAA LID
- OR12
- Coordinates
- 45.0043, -116.8490
- Elevation
- 1,806 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 18E
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC MINNVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1960/01
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 04:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:01 AM | 12:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 03:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 04:15Z |
Plan a flight from OR12
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,900 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 5,280 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNJ · Donnelly | VORTAC | 116.20 | r279° / 30.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OR12. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
- ARPT LCTD IN BOTTOM OF DEEP NARROW CANYON.
- ARPT MAINTD BY IDAHO POWER CO.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- PWR LINE ACROSS CANYON 1 MI S OF ARPT.
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 OR12 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 OR12
Oxbow Airport (OR12) is an airport in Homestead, OR, at 1,806 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OR12, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OR12 have a control tower?
No. Oxbow Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OR12?
Oxbow Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OR12?
Oxbow Airport is in Homestead, OR, at an elevation of 1,806 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.0043, -116.8490.
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