8S3
Santiam Junction State Airport
Sisters, OregonElevation 3,780 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 06
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Santiam Junction State Airport is in Sisters, Oregon. Field elevation 3,780 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerANTHONY BEACH
Manager phone503-378-4880
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8S3
SectionalKLAMATH FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)MC MINNVILLE
RegionOregon
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.4343, -121.9424
Distance from city0 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
›STATE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE STATION NEARBY.
›<LAND TO EAST TKOF TO WEST.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›ARPT CLSD NOV 1- MAY 1 OR WHEN COVERED BY SNOW.
›ARPT SURROUNDED BY TREES AND HIGH TERRAIN.
›SFC CONDS NOT RPRTD
›RY THLDS MARKED WITH WHITE TIRES AT CORNERS.
›OWNER ADVISES CONTACT WITH DEPT OF AVIATION (503-378-4880) PRIOR TO USE.
›VOLCANIC CINDERS.
›06/24 MKD WITH WHITE TIRES AT CORNERS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8S3 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8S3. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8S3 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8S3. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8S3?
8S3 sits at 3,780 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8S3?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.