Aurora State Airport

KUAO

Aurora, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 13:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
13:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
10°
10 SM
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KUAO 041353Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM OVC012 14/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205 T01440122 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 200 ft
OVC 1,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,400 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Aurora State Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1200 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
-33 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -105 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KUAO 041311Z 0413/0512 36005KT P6SM OVC014 FM041600 35003KT P6SM FEW050 FM050100 36007KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
16:00Z FM041600
+2h
VFR 350° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM050100
+11h
VFR 360° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UAO
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,004 ft 100 ft ASP 187°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KUAO

8,331 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.7%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
3.6%

Aurora State Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 32.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.1%
N
18%
S
22.8%
W
3.3%
NE
6.5%
NW
2.4%
SE
2.4%
SW
9.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.6°C
Range: -6°C to 35°C
-6°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,331 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aurora State Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KUAO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 200 ft MSL

Location

City: Aurora
Country: US
Latitude: 45.247101°
Longitude: -122.769997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,004 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aurora State Airport

Overview

Aurora State Airport serves the metropolitan Portland area, located approximately 30 miles south of the city in the Willamette Valley. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical general aviation infrastructure for Marion and Clackamas counties, supporting both private and commercial light aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KUAO demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 67.7% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature ranges from -4°C to 33°C create varied flying environments, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather. Wind patterns are primarily southerly at an average of 6.6 knots, with 37% of observations reporting calm conditions.

Notable Features

The airport sits at a modest 200 feet mean sea level, situated in a relatively flat valley terrain. Runway 17/35 offers a substantial 5,004-foot asphalt surface with consistently favorable wind alignment, experiencing an average crosswind of only 2.8 knots. Visibility averages 8.7 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility affecting approximately 4.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate primarily southerly winds when planning approaches, with runway 17/35 demonstrating 100% favorable wind conditions. While instrument conditions occur in 16% of METAR observations, the airport maintains good overall accessibility. Careful attention to seasonal temperature variations and potential fog events (occurring in 6.7% of observations) is recommended during flight planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.