Pilot Tools for KUAO

Fly KUAO like a local

Local procedures

• Runway 35 is the calm-wind runway. Expect frequent straight-in instrument traffic to Runway 17.
• Departing 35: avoid a straight-out. Turn left to 270° or right to 060°; if you can't, fly 340° to I-5.
• Departing 17: don't turn over the City of Aurora.
• Noise-sensitive areas sit north of the field and southeast and southwest of Runway 35. Avoid low passes over neighborhoods.
• Surface safety: the FAA reports KUAO has the region's highest vehicle and pedestrian deviations. Stay out of the movement area unless cleared.
• Wildlife: migratory birds, coyotes and deer on and near the field.
• Taxilanes have non-standard wingtip clearance. Taxi slowly near hangars.

Full procedures: ODAV Aurora State Airport page · Airport diagram (PDF)

From the Fly North Pilot Policies

Our limits

• No student solo at night, and full-length runway departures only.
• Pacific City (KPFC) needs Chief Flight Instructor approval. No touch-and-goes at Sportsman (2S6). Sisters (6K5) needs high density altitude training first.
• Cold weather: no engine start below 10°F; preheat below 35°F.
• PNW mountain flying needs our mountain ground class, a mountain checkout and 100 hours total time.