Astoria, Oregon

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Private charter to & from Astoria

Fly private to Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River for maritime history, Victorian hillsides and the beaches of the north Oregon coast

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Astoria was founded in 1811 as a fur trading post and is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. It sits on steep hills above the mouth of the Columbia River, where ships cross one of the most dangerous river bars in the world, and the town’s maritime identity is still central: bar pilots, fishing fleets, cargo ships and the Coast Guard all work these waters. Victorian homes, restored canneries turned into hotels and breweries, and a working waterfront give Astoria a character all its own, and it has appeared in films including The Goonies.

The drive from Portland takes about two hours on two-lane roads through the Coast Range, and longer on summer weekends. Flying private lands you at Astoria Regional Airport across Youngs Bay, a few minutes from downtown, and puts the whole north coast within reach. Visitors explore the Columbia River Maritime Museum, climb the Astoria Column, walk the Riverwalk and visit Fort Clatsop, where Lewis and Clark spent the winter of 1805–06. Seaside and Cannon Beach, with its famous Haystack Rock, are a short drive south.

Airports

Charter to and from Astoria airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Astoria, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

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    Commercial airport

    Astoria Regional Airport

    Astoria · KAST

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    5,794 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Astoria

When to go. Summer and early fall bring the most reliable weather to Astoria, with mild temperatures and the best beach days, though fog can roll in at any time. The Astoria Regatta takes place in August. Winter is stormy and wet, with dramatic seas at the river mouth, and February’s FisherPoets Gathering brings commercial fishermen and writers to town for readings and music.

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    Columbia River Maritime Museum

    On the waterfront, this museum tells the story of the Columbia River Bar and its shipwrecks, rescues and pilots, with a lightship moored outside.

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    Astoria Column

    Atop Coxcomb Hill, this tower painted with scenes of regional history has a spiral staircase leading to views of the river, the ocean and the mountains.

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    Fort Clatsop

    Part of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, this replica of the expedition’s winter fort hosts costumed interpreters and forest trails.

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    Astoria Riverwalk

    This waterfront path follows the Columbia past piers, breweries and restaurants, often within view of sea lions and ocean-going ships.

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    Fort Stevens State Park

    West of town, this park combines a historic military fort, beaches, lakes, trails and the rusting wreck of the Peter Iredale on the sand.

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    Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock

    About 25 miles south, this artsy beach town sits beside Haystack Rock, a towering sea stack with tidepools and nesting puffins in spring and summer.

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Flying private in Astoria

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Astoria?

Littlebird flies in and out of Astoria Regional Airport (AST). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Astoria?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Astoria?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Astoria?

Popular trips include Seattle (about 40 min), Boise (about 2 hr 25 min), Las Vegas (about 4 hr 45 min), and Los Angeles (about 5 hr 10 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Astoria, OR safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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