Runway 16 Departure KORS local VFR procedures

The current flow at KORS is uncertain right now (WIND_INFERRED), so whether this procedure applies at this moment is unknown. Live runway page →

Not for navigation. Verify against the official sources linked below before flight.

vfr departure Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-27 (43 d ago)

Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.

Runway heading at Vy; turns east past Madrona Point, west past Madrona Point and above 1500' MSL.

The route

Fly runway heading at Vy
Left (east) turn past Madrona Point
Right (west) turn past Madrona Point & over 1500' MSL

When it applies

Departing 16 Brochure sub-heading "Departure Guidelines — Runway 16"

Source text, verbatim

Departure Guidelines — Runway 16
• Fly runway heading at Vy.
• Left (east) turn past Madrona Point.
• Right (west) turn past Madrona Point & over 1500' MSL.

The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.

Sources

Port of Orcas — Noise Abatement Brochure (Revised 01/2024) Port of Orcas · retrieved 2026-08-27

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