Owyhee Reservoir State Airport

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Owyhee Reservoir State Airport
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Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Oregon Department of Aviation
Location Owyhee, Oregon
Elevation  AMSL 2,680 ft / 817 m
Coordinates 43°25′29.5730″N117°20′43.58″W / 43.424881389°N 117.3454389°W / 43.424881389; -117.3454389 Coordinates: 43°25′29.5730″N117°20′43.58″W / 43.424881389°N 117.3454389°W / 43.424881389; -117.3454389
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
13/31 1,840 561 Dirt

Owyhee Reservoir State Airport( FAA LID : 28U) is a public airport located 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Owyhee, in Malheur County, Oregon, United States.

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