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(KORS) Orcas Island Airport

2 ratings | 2 reviews
Eastsound, WA
(360) 376-5285

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0800-1630
FAA
Runways:
16/34

Runway length: 2,901 ft (884 m)

Elevation:
35 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Overnight, Tie Down, Other

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FBO Fee Details:
Port of Orcas
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:37 am - 9:00 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:39 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:01 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.85
100LL (self)

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Distance From:

Distance To:

Orcas Island


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

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Runway 16/34

Dimensions:
2,901 × 60 ft
(884 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 13,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, aggregate friction seal coat, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Rwy 34 Calm Wind Rwy.
FAA
Designator:1634
Elevation: 11.2 ft 34.8 ft
Heading: 163° magnetic
180° true
-17° magnetic
000° true
Gradient: 0.81% up 0.81% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Right Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Poor condition non-precision, in Poor condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Road, Both-Sides, 10 ft high, 387 ft from end, 18:1 clearance slope

Trees, 267 ft Left ft of center, 128 ft high, 2,000 ft from end, 14:1 clearance slope

Comments:
3 Ft Sign 126 Ft L & 19 Ft Fm Thr; Ditch 100 Ft R of Thr.
FAA
Faded.
FAA

Preferred in light wind conditions

AM
Faded.
FAA
Papi Unsubl Byd 2 Degs Left of Cntrln.
FAA

TFRs

Location: ORS
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KORS. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: ORS
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 2
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
5/6100 02/24/2025 1739 10/06/2025 1739
ODP ORCAS ISLAND, Eastsound, WA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 4... DEPARTURE PR…
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07/001 07/25/2025 1600 07/25/2025 1900
RWY 16 PAPI U/S

Additional Remarks

Adnl Tsnt Turf Tiedowns S of Segemented Circle.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Deer on & In vicinity of Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd for Dep from Rwy 16/34, CTC Victoria Trml At 604-586-4561.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Grass Sfc Lndg Na.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ngt Circling Approach Na Fm W Side of Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Procs in Efct - Amgr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

Runway:Applies to:Approach/Departure:Text:
16 All Aircraft Approach Turn final outside Parker Reef. Maintain arrival profile East of the field only. Avoid the Eastsound Village core whenever possible
34 All Aircraft Approach When landing on 34, extend downwind to, or beyond Madrona Point.
All All Aircraft Departure Climb straight ahead to 1100 feet MSL or one mile from departure end of runway prior to any turn. Reduce power as soon as safely possible. Maintain departure profile East of the field only. No traffic west of the field.
All All Aircraft Departure Plan take-off between 0700 and 2200 hrs. Avoid take-off between 2200 and 0700 hours.
16 All Aircraft Departure Climb straight out to 1100’ or past shoreline before turning
34 All Aircraft Departure Climb straight out to 1100’ or past Parker Reef before turning

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 48.70834, -122.91060
  • 48° 42′ 30.0″ N, 122° 54′ 38.1″ W
  • 48° 42.500′ N, 122° 54.636′ W
ARTCC:
Vancouver (ZVR)
App/Depart Control Facility:
NUW
Chart:
NACO: Seattle Sectional
FSS:
Seattle (SEA)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
17E (2010)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Actvt REIL Rwy 16 & 34; PAPI Rwy 16; MIRL Rwy 16/34; Twy Lgts - CTAF. REIL Rwy 16 & 34 Photocell not Avbl Dalgt.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
TPA: 1000 Ft AGL
FAA
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 118.2 Whidbey
Approach/Departure 132.7 Whidbey
AWOS-3P 135.425T
(360) 376-6045
CTAF 128.25

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
None
Airframe Repair:
None
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Bicycles
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
Available
AM

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

Name:Operated by:Site:Facing:
Orcas Island WebcamAirportMainVaries

METARs

METARs from this airport:

KORS
VFR
Obsv:
1:35 PM GMT
(24 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
170°
@ 13 G 19 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.98 "Hg
Temp:
13.0 °C (55.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
13.0 °C (55.4 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 800' AGL
  • Broken clouds 5000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

CWEZ
7 nm NW
?
Obsv:
1:00 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
N/A
Wind:
200°
@ 12 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
N/A
Temp:
12.2 °C (54.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
10.8 °C (51.4 °F)
Cld:
N/A
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KFHR
12 nm S
VFR
Obsv:
1:53 PM GMT
(6 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
190°
@ 6 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.00 "Hg
Temp:
12.2 °C (54.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
10.6 °C (51.1 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KBLI
16 nm E
MVFR
Obsv:
1:53 PM GMT
(6 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 13 G 24 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.99 "Hg
Temp:
13.3 °C (55.9 °F)
Dew Pt:
10.6 °C (51.1 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1300' AGL
  • Broken clouds 1900' AGL
  • Broken clouds 9500' AGL
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CWZO
16 nm SW
?
Obsv:
1:00 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
N/A
Wind:
160°
@ 9 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
N/A
Temp:
N/A
Dew Pt:
N/A
Cld:
N/A
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CWWK
19 nm N
?
Obsv:
1:00 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
N/A
Wind:
120°
@ 2 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
N/A
Temp:
13.2 °C (55.8 °F)
Dew Pt:
11.2 °C (52.2 °F)
Cld:
N/A
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CYYJ
21 nm W
VFR
Obsv:
1:00 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
30 SM
Wind:
300°
@ 8 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.96 "Hg
Temp:
14.0 °C (57.2 °F)
Dew Pt:
11.0 °C (51.8 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 3000' AGL
  • Few clouds 9500' AGL
  • Few clouds 25000' AGL
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CWYJ
22 nm SW
?
Obsv:
1:00 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
N/A
Wind:
240°
@ 4 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
N/A
Temp:
12.4 °C (54.3 °F)
Dew Pt:
10.4 °C (50.7 °F)
Cld:
N/A
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KNUW
23 nm SE
MVFR
Obsv:
1:53 PM GMT
(6 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
220°
@ 10 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.03 "Hg
Temp:
12.8 °C (55.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
10.6 °C (51.1 °F)
Cld:
  • Overcast 1700' AGL
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CWLM
24 nm SW
?
Obsv:
1:00 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
N/A
Wind:
240°
@ 14 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
N/A
Temp:
11.9 °C (53.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
10.2 °C (50.4 °F)
Cld:
N/A
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KBVS
24 nm SE
MVFR
Obsv:
1:35 PM GMT
(24 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.03 "Hg
Temp:
13.0 °C (55.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
12.0 °C (53.6 °F)
Cld:
  • Overcast 1200' AGL
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CYWH
26 nm SW
VFR
Obsv:
1:00 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
15 SM
Wind:
230°
@ 10 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.98 "Hg
Temp:
13.0 °C (55.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
11.0 °C (51.8 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 800' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 10000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 22000' AGL
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CWPF
27 nm SW
?
Obsv:
1:45 PM GMT
(14 minutes ago)
Vis:
N/A
Wind:
210°
@ 5 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
N/A
Temp:
13.7 °C (56.7 °F)
Dew Pt:
10.6 °C (51.1 °F)
Cld:
N/A
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CYXX
29 nm NE
VFR
Obsv:
1:00 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
30 SM
Wind:
240°
@ 7 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.97 "Hg
Temp:
14.0 °C (57.2 °F)
Dew Pt:
11.0 °C (51.8 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 1300' AGL
  • Few clouds 6000' AGL
  • Few clouds 9000' AGL
  • Few clouds 22000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KBLI TAF
16 nm E
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 10 G 25 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 10 G 20 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
190°
@ 10 G 18 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 1800' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
200°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 4500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 2:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 7 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 20000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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CYYJ TAF
21 nm W
Issued:
11:43 AM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
300°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
120°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 10:00 PM - Tomorrow 11:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
100°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 3000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 14000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KNUW TAF
23 nm SE
Issued:
7:15 AM GMT
(7 hours ago)
Today 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
260°
@ 15 G 25 KT
Turb:
  • Unknown - 5000' AGL
    Moderate turbulence in clear air, frequent
Cld:
  • Few clouds 3500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 12000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 20000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
4.97 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 1000' AGL
  • Overcast 3500' AGL
Wx:
Mist, Showers in vicinity
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Today 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
0.99 SM
Wind:
150°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 500' AGL
  • Overcast 900' AGL
Wx:
Light Rain, Mist
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Today 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
250°
@ 7 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2700' AGL
  • Overcast 4500' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 7:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
260°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 2500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 12000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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CYXX TAF
29 nm NE
Issued:
11:40 AM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
220°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
220°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1200' AGL
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
220°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 1200' AGL
  • Overcast 4000' AGL
Wx:
Light Rain
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Today 10:00 PM - Tomorrow 4:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
220°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
  • Overcast 14000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 14000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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CYVR TAF
30 nm N
Issued:
11:40 AM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
090°
@ 12 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
100°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
100°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
  • Overcast 6000' AGL
Wx:
Light Rain
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Today 9:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
120°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 2000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 5000' AGL
  • Overcast 14000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 2:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
100°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 14000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
090°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KCLM TAF
43 nm SW
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
280°
@ 6 G 16 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 1200' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
270°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 1000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 7:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
310°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
290°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Chip Long
Po Box 53
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-5285 (Office)

Owner

Port of Orcas
P.O. Box 53
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-5285 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
2 ratings | 2 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:
Sort By:
  • 3/15/21
    Great place for the day or overnight(s)
    Randall H.
    Idyllic airport, island & town. Nice place to pitch a tent on the airport with a restroom available. Lovely walking path to the charming town of East Sound with restaurants, B&Bs on the water etc. Not to be missed!
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  • 6/20/19
    Michael G.
    Cute place to fly into. Not too far of a walk into town. Courtesy car if you ask nice.
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