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Apple Valley Airport

ICAO OR61🇺🇸 Buxton
Coordinates
45.6784°N, 123.1860°W
Elevation
247 ft (75 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-OR
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.6° E

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:01
Sunrise
07:31
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:57

About 10h 56m 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 Apple Valley Airport

Apple Valley Airport

Apple Valley Airport is a private airport located one mile southeast of Buxton in Washington County, Oregon, United States. Built in 1994 by a Portland TV personality Rod Anders, the subsequent owners have pushed to expand operations at the airport. Near U.S. 26 west of the Portland metropolitan area, the 2,470 feet (750 m) long turf airstrip is used for agricultural operations.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 292,470 ft / 753 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Apple Valley Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Apple Valley Airport located?

Apple Valley Airport is small airport located in Buxton, United States, at an elevation of 247 ft (75 m).

How many runways does Apple Valley Airport have?

Apple Valley Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,470 ft / 753 m.

What time zone is Apple Valley Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Apple Valley Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Apple Valley Airport is approximately 14.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Apple Valley Airport?

The nearest airport to Apple Valley Airport is Chadwick Airport (OR27), about 2.8 nm to the sse, followed by Rieben Airport and Gilbert Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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