Portland Airport (YPOD)
Medium airport · Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Portland Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPOD |
| IATA | PTJ |
| Elevation | 265 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°19'5" E 141°28'16" -38.31810, 141.47099 |
| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,302 ft (1616 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,871 ft (1180 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
Portland Airport at a glance
Portland Airport is a medium airport in Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as PTJ. The field elevation of 265 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPOD 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 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 5,302 ft (1616 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPOD 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 Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier Airport | YMTG | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Hamilton Airport | YHML | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Ararat Airport | YARA | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Stawell Airport | YSWL | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Horsham Airport | YHSM | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Portland Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 265 ft field elevation of Portland 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 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — 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 Airport
What is the ICAO code of Portland Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Portland Airport is YPOD, and its IATA code is PTJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Portland Airport above sea level?
Portland Airport sits at an elevation of 265 feet (81 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 Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.3181, 141.4710 — in Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mount Gambier Airport, about 88 km away.
Does YPOD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPOD 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 Airport?
Portland Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,302 ft (1616 m) with a ASP surface.