Airport information
- FAA LID
- OR51
- Coordinates
- 44.7196, -122.7000
- Elevation
- 735 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- 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
- 1989/05
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 04:48 AM | 11:48Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 12:25Z |
| Sunset | 09:00 PM | 04:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 04:37Z |
Plan a flight from OR51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,900 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVO · Corvallis | VOR-DME | 115.40 | r044° / 28.6 NM |
| UBG · Newberg | VOR-DME | 117.40 | r142° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OR51. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PERSONAL
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
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 OR51 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 OR51
Gillette Field (OR51) is an airport in Scio, OR, at 735 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 OR51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OR51 have a control tower?
No. Gillette Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OR51?
Gillette Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OR51?
Gillette Field is in Scio, OR, at an elevation of 735 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.7196, -122.7000.
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