Hi all.
I'm having trouble finding what's needed to fly a STOL off my own grass strip for non-commercial use in Oregon. Does it need to be registered as an airport, minimum requirements?
I found some small farms that should have plenty of space 1500' clear on both ends, but I don't know if I can use it for flying.
I hope someone can point me in the right direction.
thanks!

Farmland or city?

I'd like to know any laws regarding this in WA since I'm heading that way.

contactflying wrote:Farmland or city?

Farmland, far away from city limits and restricted airspace.

Don't ask, don't tell.

By state law it is legal. That is recreational use for you. If you run a business or open to friends you are headed into a gray area. Each county has their regs. Multnomah adopted the state regs way back in 1986. If you could register it and get our government masters permission that might be worth pursuing. I'm landing in my hay field. I don't have to fly over anyone's house on short final or take off.


Cheers..Rob

OregonMaule wrote:By state law it is legal. That is recreational use for you. If you run a business or open to friends you are headed into a gray area. Each county has their regs. Multnomah adopted the state regs way back in 1986. If you could register it and get our government masters permission that might be worth pursuing. I'm landing in my hay field. I don't have to fly over anyone's house on short final or take off.


Cheers..Rob

FANTASTIC! - Thanks!
I'll just check with the county laws about personal recreational use . I'll also try to register the strip, the insurance company may like that.
I'm planning on locating someplace outside the Eugene area - should be OK.

akschu wrote:I'd like to know any laws regarding this in WA since I'm heading that way.

I also looked at getting a small farm/grass strip in Wisconsin. In that state, all airplanes must takeoff from a registered airport. But it also seems like people are willing to help to get it all done correctly.
https://midwestflyer.com/?p=7961
This makes me think laws are different in every state. I still have a little time before I must commit to 1 location.

contactflying wrote:Don't ask, don't tell.

That works fine until somebody (neighbors) start bitching.
Then you could encounter issues with county zoning, noise ordinances, etc.
Even if there's no laws specifically against it,
govt agencies are spring-loaded to answer NO,
unless you can come up with something that specifically says yes, it's legal.
Best thing would be talk to neighbors first--
free airplane rides (esp for kids & grandkids) sometimes does wonders.

Agreed. Work with neighbors.

I just land in one of my pastures. Did not ask for permission.