Astoria Regional Airport (KAST)
Medium airport · Astoria, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Astoria Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAST |
| IATA | AST |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°9'29" W 123°52'44" 46.15800, -123.87900 |
| Location | Astoria, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,794 ft (1766 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,467 ft (1362 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Astoria Regional Airport at a glance
Astoria Regional Airport is a medium airport in Astoria, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as AST. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAST are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 5,794 ft (1766 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAST shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Astoria Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Washington Regional Airport | KKLS | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Bowerman Airport | KHQM | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Portland Hillsboro Airport | KHIO | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Olympia Regional Airport | KOLM | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Portland International Airport | KPDX | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Astoria Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Astoria Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Astoria Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Astoria Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Astoria Regional Airport is KAST, and its IATA code is AST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Astoria Regional Airport above sea level?
Astoria Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Astoria Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.1580, -123.8790 — in Astoria, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Southwest Washington Regional Airport, about 76 km away.
Does KAST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAST appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Astoria Regional Airport?
Astoria Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,794 ft (1766 m) with a ASP surface.