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US-8997

Panhandle Airport

Optima, OklahomaElevation 2,993 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,309 ft

18/36
Dimensions
1,309 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
RWY 36

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Panhandle Airport is in Optima, Oklahoma. Field elevation 2,993 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAN CHAIN
Manager phone580-651-9245
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-8997
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)MC ALESTER
RegionOklahoma
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.7453, -101.3825
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SEE AIRSPACE CASE NO. 2024-ASW-7576-NRA.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-8997 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-8997 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-8997. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-8997 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-8997. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-8997?
US-8997 sits at 2,993 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-8997?
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.