Aurora State Airport (KUAO)
Medium airport · Aurora, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Aurora State Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KUAO |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°14'50" W 122°46'12" 45.24710, -122.77000 |
| Location | Aurora, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,003 ft (1525 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aurora State Airport at a glance
Aurora State Airport is a medium airport in Aurora, Oregon, United States. The field elevation of 200 ft (61 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KUAO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 5,003 ft (1525 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KUAO 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 Aurora State Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McMinnville Municipal Airport | KMMV | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Portland Hillsboro Airport | KHIO | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Portland International Airport | KPDX | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field | KSLE | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Portland Troutdale Airport | KTTD | 44 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aurora State Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 200 ft field elevation of Aurora State 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 Aurora State Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aurora State Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aurora State Airport is KUAO, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aurora State Airport above sea level?
Aurora State Airport sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aurora State Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.2471, -122.7700 — in Aurora, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is McMinnville Municipal Airport, about 29 km away.
Does KUAO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KUAO 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 Aurora State Airport?
Aurora State Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,003 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.