Airport information
- FAA LID
- OR23
- Coordinates
- 46.1614, -123.6400
- Elevation
- 125 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 20E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC MINNVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1963/04
- Distance from city
- 9 E
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 | 04:44 AM | 11:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:23 AM | 12:23Z |
| Sunset | 09:10 PM | 04:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:48 PM | 04:48Z |
Plan a flight from OR23
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,900 ft × 75 ft · TRTD- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 90 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees Pline, 35 ft, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST · Astoria | VOR-DME | 114.00 | r071° / 10 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OR23. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARRIVING ACFT CTC FOR FLD CONDITIONS FBO 503-458-6637 OR 503-458-6140 OR ASTORIA UNICOM
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- TREES S SIDE OF W END.
- FENCE & 35' PLINE 200' FM E END.
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 OR23 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 OR23
Karpens Airport (OR23) is an airport in Astoria, OR, at 125 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OR23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OR23 have a control tower?
No. Karpens Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OR23?
Karpens Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OR23?
Karpens Airport is in Astoria, OR, at an elevation of 125 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.1614, -123.6400.
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