Portland International Airport (KPDX)
Large airport · Portland, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPDX |
| IATA | PDX |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°35'19" W 122°35'53" 45.58870, -122.59800 |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 9,825 ft (2995 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 11,000 ft (3353 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 3/21 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Portland International Airport at a glance
Portland International Airport is a large airport in Portland, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as PDX. The field elevation of 31 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPDX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 10R/28L — offers 11,000 ft (3353 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10R points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPDX 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 International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Troutdale Airport | KTTD | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Portland Hillsboro Airport | KHIO | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Aurora State Airport | KUAO | 40 km (22 NM) |
| McMinnville Municipal Airport | KMMV | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Southwest Washington Regional Airport | KKLS | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Portland International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 31 ft field elevation of Portland International 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 International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Portland International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Portland International Airport is KPDX, and its IATA code is PDX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Portland International Airport above sea level?
Portland International Airport sits at an elevation of 31 feet (9 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 International Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.5887, -122.5980 — in Portland, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Portland Troutdale Airport, about 16 km away.
Does KPDX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPDX 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 International Airport?
Portland International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 10R/28L, measures 11,000 ft (3353 m) with a ASP surface.