Airports / Oregon / KUAO
Aurora State Airport.
Aurora, Oregon · 200 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.8/5
Google rating
49 ratings
1
Operators based
200
Elevation ft
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#5 / 38
Oregon airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 49 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated OR fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Aurora, Oregon, Aurora State Airport (KUAO) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 200 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Direct2 Air LLC bases aircraft at KUAO. Useful alternates include McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV, 16 nm), Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO, 19 nm), and Portland International Airport (PDX, 22 nm). KUAO offers a single 5,003-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of KUAO vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KUAO, or browse verified operators serving the area.
3 FBOs serve KUAO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Aurora, Portland
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated at Aurora State Airport only minutes from the central business district of Aurora, Oregon, and 15 miles from Portland, Atlantic UAO is your premier choice. Relax in our pilot’s lounge or venture out to visit an orchard, grab some incredible food, or check out a local microbrewery or coffeehouse.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0700-1800 On-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 122.85
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Pacific Flight LLC
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7 self-serve fuel; full service during regular business hours plus after-hours call-out
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Aircraft cleaning
- Ground handling
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Willamette Aviation Service
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOffice Hours Summer (June - September) Mon-Fri: 9 am - 7 pm Saturday: 8 am - 7 pm Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm Winter (October - May) Mon-Fri: 9 am - 6 pm Saturday: 8 am - 6 pm Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm
- Fuel
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- Flight planning
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KUAO
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
UAO
Elevation
200 ft
Coordinates
45.2471° N · 122.7700° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 200 ft, KUAO sits lower than 66% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,003 ft
- 17/355,003 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,003 ft
KUAO's 5,003 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmKMMVMcMinnville Municipal AirportMcMinnville
- 19nmHIOPortland Hillsboro AirportPortland
- 22nmPDXPortland International AirportPortland
- 23nmSLESalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary FieldSalem
- 24nmTTDPortland Troutdale AirportPortland
- 50nmCVOCorvallis Municipal AirportCorvallis
Location
Open the full mapKUAO · Aurora State Airport · Aurora, OR
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KUAO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 134 nm | 43m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 458 nm | 1h 28m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 525 nm | 1h 37m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 650 nm | 1h 55m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 691 nm | 2h 0m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 792 nm | 2h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KUAO?
- Aurora State Airport's longest paved runway is 5,003 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KUAO?
- Aurora State Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at KUAO?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Aurora State Airport as a home base, including Direct2 Air LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Aurora State Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve KUAO: Atlantic Aviation Aurora, Portland, Pacific Flight LLC and Willamette Aviation Service. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KUAO?
- The closest alternate is McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV), about 16 nm away, followed by Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KUAO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 1h 28m (458 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 37m (525 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 40m (543 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.