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Orcas Island Airport

IATA ESDICAO KORSLocal ORS🇺🇸 Eastsound
Coordinates
48.7082°N, 122.9100°W
Elevation
31 ft (9 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
20:00
Civil dusk
20:33

About 13h 33m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Orcas Island Airport

Orcas Island Airport is a public airport located 1 nautical mile north of the central business district of Eastsound on Orcas Island in San Juan County, Washington, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

KORS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 342,901 ft / 884 m60 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOS135.425 MHz
CTAF128.250 MHz
WHIDBEY APP/DEP118.200 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Airport Improvement ProgramPaving RehabilitationTaxiway RepairApron Repair

The runway surface rehabilitation is planned for late August and September 2026, with necessary repairs scheduled for specific dates.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (3)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Obstacle departure procedures (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Showing 7 of 7 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Orcas Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Orcas Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Orcas Island Airport is KORS, and its IATA code is ESD.

Where is Orcas Island Airport located?

Orcas Island Airport is medium airport located in Eastsound, United States, at an elevation of 31 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Orcas Island Airport have?

Orcas Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,901 ft / 884 m.

Which airlines fly to Orcas Island Airport?

Airlines historically serving Orcas Island Airport include Kenmore Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Orcas Island Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Orcas Island Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Orcas Island Airport in?

Orcas Island Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Orcas Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Orcas Island Airport is approximately 15.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Orcas Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Orcas Island Airport is Crow Valley Airport (US-1007), about 3.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Waldron Airstrip and Clam Harbor Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Orcas Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.