Airports / Oregon / HIO
Portland Hillsboro Airport.
Portland, Oregon · 208 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
123 ratings
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Operators based
208
Elevation ft
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Portland International Airport (PDX), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Portland Hillsboro Airport (KHIO / HIO) sits in Portland, Oregon, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 208 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Global Aviation, Inc. and Hillsboro Aviation, Inc base aircraft at HIO. Useful alternates include Portland International Airport (PDX, 15 nm), Aurora State Airport (KUAO, 19 nm), and McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV, 22 nm). HIO offers 3 runways, the longest 6,600-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Portland, OR destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from HIO, or browse verified operators serving the area.
3 FBOs serve KHIO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Aero Air FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWe are located in the heart of the region's high-tech industry, 20 minutes to downtown Portland and central to the Northwest's abundance of wineries, golf courses, and outdoor and recreational activities. Aero Air is a convenient, less expensive alternative to PDX.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7/365
- Unicom 128.825
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Global Aviation Hillsboro
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours / 7 days a week
- Unicom 130.75
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Aircraft cleaning
- +2 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Hillsboro Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFBO After Hours +1 971 246 4778 We designed our FBO to be different. From floor-to-ceiling glass revealing sweeping views of the Oregon Coast Range to lush wood details, beautiful leather furnishings, and artwork from around the world, our FBO is a reflection of our deep appreciation for art, design, and warmth inspired by our deep-rooted love for the Northwest.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7/365
- Unicom 122.85
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KHIO
IATA
HIO
FAA / Local
HIO
Elevation
208 ft
Coordinates
45.5404° N · 122.9500° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 208 ft, HIO sits lower than 63% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 6,600 ft
- 13R/31L6,600 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/203,820 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13L/31R3,600 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,600 ft
HIO's 6,600 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmPDXPortland International AirportPortland
- 19nmKUAOAurora State AirportAurora
- 22nmKMMVMcMinnville Municipal AirportMcMinnville
- 23nmTTDPortland Troutdale AirportPortland
- 35nmKLSSouthwest Washington Regional AirportKelso
- 38nmSLESalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary FieldSalem
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKHIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport · Portland, OR
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HIO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 476 nm | 1h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 534 nm | 1h 39m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 558 nm | 1h 42m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 669 nm | 1h 57m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 710 nm | 2h 3m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 790 nm | 2h 14m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 806 nm | 2h 16m |
| Denver (DEN) | 873 nm | 2h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HIO?
- Portland Hillsboro Airport's longest paved runway is 6,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 HIO?
- Portland Hillsboro Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 6,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HIO?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Portland Hillsboro Airport as a home base, including Global Aviation, Inc., Hillsboro Aviation, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Portland Hillsboro Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve HIO: Aero Air FBO, Global Aviation Hillsboro and Hillsboro Aviation FBO. 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 HIO?
- The closest alternate is Portland International Airport (PDX), about 15 nm away, followed by Aurora State Airport (KUAO) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HIO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 1h 30m (476 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 39m (534 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 42m (558 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.