Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton (KPDT), Oregon
Landing essentials
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Overview
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton, identified by the ICAO code KPDT, is a towered airport in northeastern Oregon serving business aviation traffic in the Pendleton area. Its longer runway, 08/26, spans 6,301 feet of asphalt at 150 feet wide, supported by a shorter crosswind runway, 11/29, at 4,808 feet. The field carries Jet A, 100LL, and MOGAS, and tower attendance runs from 0600 to 2000 local daily. There is no customs facility on site; the nearest customs airport of entry, WA24, sits 42.78 nautical miles away.
Runways
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton has two paved runways. The longest, 08/26, is 6,301 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton has Jet A1+, 100LL and MOGAS available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is WA24, 43 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton recorded 2,986 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and July. Business aviation traffic at KPDT peaks in March, with additional elevated activity through the summer and fall months, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 288 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton averages 15.9 days above 90°F in July, 22.4 freeze days in December and 1.7 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.2°F, and December the coldest, at 40.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
When the approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC for clearance delivery.
When the control tower is closed, pilot-controlled lighting can activate MALSR on runway 26, ODALS on runway 08, REIL on runways 11 and 29, VASI on runway 08, and PAPI on runway 11, along with HIRL on runway 08/26 and MIRL on runway 11/29, all via CTAF. High-intensity lighting on runway 11/29 requires five clicks only. The PAPI on runway 29 operates continuously.
The threshold marking for runway 29 is non-standard, as a portion of the runway functions as a taxiway.
At the intersection of the ramp and runway 29, near the north end of the terminal building, the area is obstructed from tower view by the terminal building.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport during April and August, especially in the mornings and evenings.
Surface condition is unmonitored between 1400 and 0400 Zulu.
Taxiway B is closed south of taxiway A.
Frequent daily unmanned aircraft system activity, both large and small, occurs inside and in the vicinity of the CDAs.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Hermiston Municipal (KHRI), 19.16 NM northwest.
Part of the Eastern Washington and Oregon area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KPDT?
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton offers two paved asphalt runways. Runway 08/26 is the longer of the two at 6,301 feet by 150 feet wide, and serves as the primary runway for larger business aircraft. Runway 11/29 measures 4,808 feet by 100 feet wide and provides a crosswind option. Both runways are paved, giving KPDT flexibility for varying wind conditions typical of the region.
Is customs clearance available at Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton?
There is no customs facility on site at Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton. The nearest customs airport of entry is WA24, located 42.78 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance must plan to route through that facility rather than clearing directly at KPDT. Dispatchers should factor this distance into international trip planning for this airport.
What fuel types are available at KPDT?
Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton stocks three fuel types: Jet A, 100LL, and MOGAS. This mix supports both turbine business aircraft and piston operators using the field. The airport is towered, with attendance scheduled daily from 0600 to 2000 local time, which covers standard fuel service hours. Operators should plan fuel needs around this attendance window when scheduling arrivals or departures outside those hours.
Are there wildlife hazards reported at KPDT?
Yes, deer have been reported on and in the vicinity of Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton during April and August, particularly during morning and evening hours. This is a recurring seasonal pattern rather than an isolated event. Flight crews operating during these months, especially near dawn and dusk, should maintain heightened awareness during approach and departure phases. This hazard is noted separately from any wildlife activity at other times of year.
What lighting is available at KPDT when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton is closed, pilots can activate several lighting systems via CTAF, including MALSR on runway 26, ODALS on runway 08, REIL on runways 11 and 29, VASI on runway 08, PAPI on runway 11, HIRL on runway 08/26, and MIRL on runway 11/29. Runway 11/29 pilot-controlled lighting requires five clicks for high intensity setting. The PAPI on runway 29 operates continuously rather than through pilot activation.