Portland Hillsboro Airport (KHIO)
Medium airport · Portland, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Portland Hillsboro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHIO |
| IATA | HIO |
| Elevation | 208 ft (63 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°32'25" W 122°56'60" 45.54040, -122.95000 |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,820 ft (1164 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 3,600 ft (1097 m) | 60 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 6,600 ft (2012 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Portland Hillsboro Airport at a glance
Portland Hillsboro Airport is a medium airport in Portland, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as HIO. The field elevation of 208 ft (63 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHIO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13R/31L — offers 6,600 ft (2012 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHIO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Portland Hillsboro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland International Airport | KPDX | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Aurora State Airport | KUAO | 36 km (19 NM) |
| McMinnville Municipal Airport | KMMV | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Portland Troutdale Airport | KTTD | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Southwest Washington Regional Airport | KKLS | 64 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Portland Hillsboro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 208 ft field elevation of Portland Hillsboro Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Portland Hillsboro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Portland Hillsboro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Portland Hillsboro Airport is KHIO, and its IATA code is HIO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Portland Hillsboro Airport above sea level?
Portland Hillsboro Airport sits at an elevation of 208 feet (63 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Portland Hillsboro Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.5404, -122.9500 — in Portland, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Portland International Airport, about 28 km away.
Does KHIO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHIO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Portland Hillsboro Airport?
Portland Hillsboro Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 6,600 ft (2012 m) with a ASP surface.