Portland International (KPDX), Oregon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Portland International Airport (KPDX) is a Class 1 towered field serving the Portland, Oregon metro area with three paved runways, the longest stretching 11,000 feet. Business aviation activity in 2025 accounted for roughly 18,300 operations against a total field count of 198,132, according to FAA TFMSC data. CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement are available onsite, and the airport supports both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Facility constraints during irregular operations mean crews should expect direct coordination with the airport duty manager for diversions.
Runways
Portland International has three paved runways. The longest, 10R/28L, is 11,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Portland International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Portland International 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 International recorded 18,333 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KPDX builds through the year, with August logging nearly 2,000 operations compared to roughly 1,200 in February, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 1,992 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Portland International averages 5.3 days above 90°F in August, 8.7 freeze days in January and 0.6 snow days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.3°F, and December the coldest, at 46.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Portland International has published operating constraints in eight categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway 21 is closed to Height Group IV aircraft with a cockpit-to-wheel height greater than 22 feet.
A 60-foot levee road runs approximately parallel to runway 28R, located 200 feet from the threshold and 507 feet right of the runway extended centerline.
The airport is closed to non-powered aircraft except in an emergency.
Taxiway T between exits B5 and B6 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet.
Air National Guard operations require prior permission for official business, approved during operating hours only. Base operations run Monday through Friday, closed weekends, holidays, and scheduled days off. Transient service is unavailable outside Air National Guard operating hours; contact the fixed base operator for service and parking outside those hours. Transient alert is not available. Obstruction lighting is not night vision device compatible, and night vision device use is not authorized while airborne in the vicinity of the airfield.
Taxiway V is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 168 feet. Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet are prohibited from turning westbound onto taxiway A from taxiway V unless under tow.
Taxiway W is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet unless under tow.
Taxiway C3 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan equal to or greater than 79 feet.
Taxiway A3, between taxiway A and the general aviation ramp, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 135 feet unless under tow.
Taxiway C between taxiways C6 and C8 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 200 feet.
Taxiway K between taxiways A5 and V is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 168 feet.
Taxiway K between taxiways V and A4 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet.
180-degree turns by aircraft weighing in excess of 12,500 pounds are prohibited on runway 10L/28R, runway 03/21, and all taxiways.
The runway 03 PAPI is unusable beyond 4 degrees left and right of the runway centerline, and unusable beyond 5 nautical miles.
Runway 28L glideslope fluctuation is possible prior to ADDUM when weather is greater than 800 feet and 2 statute miles.
A perimeter road lies along runway 28R, located 200 feet from the runway threshold and 408 feet right of the runway extended centerline.
Uncontrolled traffic operates at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, located 3 nautical miles west of the runway 10L threshold on the extended centerline.
Bearing strength is ST175 for runway 03/21, runway 10L/28R, and runway 10R/28L.
Military: Oregon Air National Guard east ramp sun shade obstruction lights are out of service.
A Type-H BAK-12B(B) arresting device is located 1,625 feet down the runway.
A Type-H BAK-12B(B) arresting device is located 2,000 feet down the runway.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the noise office for details. Runway 28L arrivals are noise sensitive, and aircraft should expect an approach to runway 28R with a transition to 28L.
Migratory and wintering flocks of large waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Heavy seagull activity occurs from September through April, and a high number of birds should be expected year-round. Pilots should check local advisories.
Air National Guard operators should see FLIP AP/1 for supplementary airport information. Hazardous bird conditions exist, with Phase I from May through October and Phase II from November through April. Current bird watch conditions are not reported on the ATIS.
PCR VALUE: 400/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 2270/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 1200/R/D/W/T
(E94) WSFO/WSO/FW/RFC.
The area of taxiway T between taxiways M and E3 is not visible from the tower.
Aircraft authorized to use the northwest ramp will be towed to and from that ramp.
At the west end arm/de-arm area on taxiway C, no aircraft of any type may taxi past the arm/de-arm area while it is in use.
Fuel available includes Jet A and military-grade J8 fuel, along with 100LL.
Fluid available: LHOXRB.
Oil available: O-128-133-148 (military grade).
Flight notification service and ADCUS are available.
Non-standard yellow parking spot designators and an equipment tool box location are painted on the ramp, along with white rwr boxes and white wingtip lines on the military taxiway. Contact base operations or request a follow-me service if unfamiliar with local parking procedures.
The airport has facility constraints that limit its ability to accommodate diverted flights while maintaining safe operations during irregular operations. Aircraft operators should contact the airport duty manager to coordinate diverted flights, except in the case of a declared in-flight emergency.
Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet are prohibited from turning eastbound on taxiway C from southwestbound on taxiway F unless under tow.
Air National Guard: the east end arm/de-arm area on the military taxiway lacks adequate wingtip clearance. Multiple fire hydrants do not meet clearance requirements, and there is no TACAN designation sign.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Portland International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Pearson Field (KVUO), 3.15 NM northwest.
Part of the Portland, Oregon area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What customs and CBP services are available at KPDX?
Portland International Airport (KPDX) offers onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. Flight notification service and ADCUS are available, supporting international arrivals that require advance customs notice. There is no restriction limiting these services to military aircraft or capping passenger counts. Crews planning international arrivals into KPDX can coordinate customs clearance directly at the field rather than routing through a nearby port of entry. This makes KPDX a practical port of entry option for business aviation traffic in the Pacific Northwest.
What is the longest runway at KPDX and what is its bearing capacity?
The longest runway at Portland International Airport is 10R/28L, a concrete surface measuring 11,000 feet by 150 feet. Published bearing strength data lists this runway, along with 10L/28R and 03/21, at ST175. A separate PCR value of 2270/F / D/X / T is recorded for one of the runway pavements. Operators of heavier aircraft should cross-check specific gear configurations against these pavement figures before planning at KPDX. The field's pavement strength supports a wide range of business jet and larger transport category aircraft.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at KPDX?
Yes, Portland International Airport (KPDX) has multiple taxiway wingspan restrictions that dispatchers should review before filing. Taxiway V is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 168 feet, and taxiway segments on K, C, A3, C3, and W carry limits ranging from 79 feet to 200 feet depending on the section. Several of these restrictions are lifted only when the aircraft is under tow. Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet also face turn restrictions between specific taxiway segments. Crews operating larger business jets or transport aircraft at KPDX should confirm routing against current wingspan limits prior to taxi.
What noise abatement procedures apply at KPDX?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect at Portland International Airport (KPDX), and pilots are directed to contact the noise office for details. Runway 28L arrivals are treated as noise sensitive, so aircraft should expect an approach to runway 28R with a transition to 28L rather than a direct approach. This procedure affects sequencing and should be anticipated when planning arrival timing into KPDX. Dispatchers should brief crews on this transition expectation ahead of arrival, particularly during periods of higher traffic volume. No specific curfew hours are noted in the published remarks.
What bird activity should crews be aware of at KPDX?
Portland International Airport (KPDX) reports migratory and wintering flocks of large waterfowl on and in the vicinity of the airport. Heavy seagull activity is noted from September through April, and a high number of birds should be expected year-round according to the published remarks. Crews are advised to check local advisories for current bird conditions before arrival or departure. Military operators additionally reference phased hazardous bird conditions, with Phase I covering May through October and Phase II covering November through April. Current bird watch conditions are not reported on the ATIS, so pilots should seek this information through other advisory channels.