Orcas Island Airport

KORS / ESD

Eastsound, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
19:15Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
3 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KORS 041915Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -RA BR BKN006 BKN015 OVC041 09/09 A2984 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 31 ft
BKN 600 ft AGL
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 4,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
631 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,531 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,131 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (31 ft)
Pressure Alt
129 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -584 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORS
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 2,900 ft 60 ft ASPH-G
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KORS

11,149 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.1%
MVFR
20%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
5%

Orcas Island Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 21°C with an average of 9.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 39.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
2.6%
E
0.4%
SE
3.8%
S
38.6%
SW
1.2%
W
0.1%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -1°C to 21°C
-1°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,149 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Orcas Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KORS
IATA Code: ESD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 31 ft MSL

Location

City: Eastsound
Country: US
Latitude: 48.708199°
Longitude: -122.910004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 2,900 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Orcas Island Airport

Overview

Orcas Island Airport serves the San Juan Islands region in Washington State, located in Eastsound at a modest elevation of 31 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the island community, supporting general aviation operations with its single 2,900-foot asphalt runway oriented 16/34.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 68.9% of recorded METARs showing clear flying conditions. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 21°C and an average of 10.5°C. Wind patterns are characterized by southerly flows at an average of 8.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 39% of the time.

Notable Features

Situated at coordinates 48.708199, -122.910004, the airport is positioned in a coastal island environment with potential for challenging terrain and localized weather variations. The surrounding San Juan Islands landscape may introduce microclimatic effects that pilots should anticipate, particularly regarding visibility and wind conditions around the approach and departure paths.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and a minimal average crosswind of just 2.2 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), with consistently good visibility averaging 8.8 statute miles and minimal fog interference.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.