3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Easy fuel put access and nice amenities.”
Balthasar5★ on Google
Airports / Oregon / DLS
Medium airport · DLS
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport.
Dallesport / The Dalles, Oregon · 247 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
25 ratings
0
Operators based
247
Elevation ft
Dallesport / The Dalles, OregonELEV 247 FTMedium airport
4.6
Google rating
25
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
247
Field elevation
feet above sea level
52
Nearest alternate
nm to TTD
Field standing
#18 / 38
Oregon airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 25 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated OR fields.
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD).
Overview
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS / DLS) is a mid-sized airport serving Dallesport / The Dalles, Oregon. The airport sits 247 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DLS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD, 52 nm), Portland International Airport (PDX, 60 nm), and Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM, 63 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,097-foot paved runway, DLS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from DLS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under The Dalles Municipal Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dallesport / The Dalles.
1 FBO serves KDLS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Hood Aero
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00
- Unicom 123.0
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Very nice airport with a beautiful landscape.”
Balthasar5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Nice aircraft maintenance staff.”
Alex Fox5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KDLS
IATA
DLS
FAA / Local
DLS
Elevation
247 ft
Coordinates
45.6210° N · 121.1708° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 247 ft, DLS sits lower than 59% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,097 ft
- 13/315,097 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/254,647 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,097 ft
DLS's 5,097 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 52nmTTDPortland Troutdale AirportPortland
- 60nmPDXPortland International AirportPortland
- 63nmYKMYakima Air Terminal McAllister FieldYakima
- 71nmKUAOAurora State AirportAurora
- 75nmHIOPortland Hillsboro AirportPortland
- 78nmKLSSouthwest Washington Regional AirportKelso
Location
Open the full mapKDLS · Columbia Gorge Regional Airport · Dallesport / The Dalles, OR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DLS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 462 nm | 1h 28m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 495 nm | 1h 33m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 634 nm | 1h 52m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 696 nm | 2h 1m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 723 nm | 2h 5m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 740 nm | 2h 7m |
| Denver (DEN) | 803 nm | 2h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DLS?
- Columbia Gorge Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 5,097 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DLS?
- Columbia Gorge Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,097 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Columbia Gorge Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves DLS: Hood Aero. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to DLS?
- The closest alternate is Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD), about 52 nm away, followed by Portland International Airport (PDX) at 60 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DLS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 28m (462 nm), San Francisco about 1h 31m (483 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 33m (495 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.