Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO), Oregon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Portland-Hillsboro Airport, identified by the ICAO code KHIO, is a towered public-use field in Hillsboro, Oregon, roughly 12.65 nautical miles from downtown Portland. The airport is a tier-1 facility for business aviation traffic in the region, supported by three paved asphalt runways, on-site 100LL and Jet A fuel, and on-site CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement. Attendance runs daily from 0600 to 2200 local, and the field sits among several regional neighbors including Portland International and Pearson Field.
Runways
Portland-Hillsboro Airport has three paved runways. The longest, 13R/31L, is 6,600 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Portland-Hillsboro Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Portland-Hillsboro Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Portland-Hillsboro Airport recorded 8,623 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KHIO is concentrated in the late summer and early fall, climbing to a peak in September before tapering into winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 995 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Portland-Hillsboro Airport averages 6.4 days above 90°F in July and 13.7 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.4°F, and December the coldest, at 46.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Portland-Hillsboro Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Closed to touch-and-go landings between 2200 and 0600.
Glider operations occur 5 nautical miles northwest of the field during daylight hours from March through October.
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Portland Approach.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSR for Runway 13R and PAPI for Runway 02 and Runway 20 via CTAF.
Unusable beyond 8 degrees left and right of the runway centerline.
The Runway 13R run-up area is not visible from the control tower.
Runway 02/20 has 150-foot by 75-foot paved blast pads at both ends.
Runway 13R/31L has 200-foot by 150-foot paved blast pads at both ends.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect.
Runway 31L is the preferred runway for noise abatement.
Noise-sensitive areas border the airport to the west, south, and east.
Be alert for bird activity in the vicinity from November through May.
Avoid low-level overflights of residential areas whenever possible.
Customs available 2000-0400Z++; outside that window, customs flight notification service (ADCUS) is available; advance coordination is required.
Fee-based customs facility: $60 for single-engine aircraft, $175 for twin-engine aircraft, $500 for turbine aircraft.
Nighttime touch-and-goes are discouraged from 0600 to 1400Z++.
Be alert for extensive helicopter training operations to Taxiway A, Taxiway B, and Taxiway D.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Portland-Hillsboro Airport has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Pearson Field (KVUO), 13.23 NM east.
Part of the Portland, Oregon area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KHIO have on-site customs clearance?
Yes, Portland-Hillsboro Airport offers CBP inspection services on site, along with a USDA compliance agreement. Customs coverage is available from 2000 to 0400Z, and outside that window an advance-notice ADCUS flight notification service applies instead. Crews must arrange advance coordination regardless of arrival time. The facility operates on a fee basis, charging $60 for single-engine aircraft, $175 for twin-engine aircraft, and $500 for turbine aircraft. Dispatchers should plan clearance timing and fees before filing an international arrival at KHIO.
Which runway is preferred for noise abatement at Portland-Hillsboro Airport?
Runway 31L is the designated preferred runway for noise abatement at Portland-Hillsboro Airport. Noise-sensitive areas border the airport on its west, south, and east sides, so crews are asked to avoid low-level overflights of residential areas whenever possible. Formal noise abatement procedures are in effect airport-wide, and nighttime touch-and-goes are discouraged during the 0600-1400Z window. Pilots operating at KHIO should factor these noise-related routing preferences into runway selection and pattern work.
What are the runway options at KHIO for larger business aircraft?
Portland-Hillsboro Airport's longest runway is 13R/31L at 6,600 feet by 150 feet, the field's primary paved surface for larger business aircraft. A second parallel runway, 13L/31R, measures 3,600 feet by 60 feet, and a crosswind runway, 02/20, measures 3,820 feet by 75 feet. All three runways carry an asphalt surface. Runway 13R/31L also has 200-foot by 150-foot paved blast pads at both ends, while Runway 02/20 has 150-foot by 75-foot blast pads at both ends.
Are there restrictions on touch-and-go landings at KHIO?
Yes, touch-and-go landings are closed at Portland-Hillsboro Airport between 2200 and 0600 local. Outside that closure window, nighttime touch-and-goes are still discouraged during the 0600-1400Z period as part of the airport's noise abatement program. Crews should also note extensive helicopter training activity around Taxiways A, B, and D, which can affect pattern operations. Glider operations occur 5 nautical miles northwest of the field during daylight hours from March through October, adding another factor for traffic awareness near KHIO.
How does business aviation traffic vary through the year at KHIO?
Business aviation traffic at Portland-Hillsboro Airport, tracked under FAA TFMSC data, builds through the year and peaks in September at 995 operations. Winter months run lower, with February recording the year's low point at 565 operations. The climb from summer into early fall is the most pronounced seasonal pattern at KHIO, with August and October also posting totals above 800 operations. Dispatchers scheduling seasonal trips should expect higher ramp and pattern activity in the September timeframe.