2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“It's a quick in and out, fuel prices were reasonable by comparison.”
Russell Longdon5★ on Google
Airports / Oregon / HES
Small airport · HES
Hermiston Municipal Airport.
Hermiston, Oregon · 644 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
15 ratings
0
Operators based
644
Elevation ft
Hermiston, OregonELEV 644 FTSmall airport
4.4
Google rating
15
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
644
Field elevation
feet above sea level
19
Nearest alternate
nm to PDT
Field standing
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Hermiston Municipal Airport (KHRI / HES) is a general aviation field serving Hermiston, Oregon. Field elevation is 644 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list HES as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT, 19 nm), Tri Cities Airport (PSC, 27 nm), and Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW, 44 nm). The field has a single 4,501-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from HES are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HES to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KHRI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Gorge Aviation Services Hermiston
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00, after-hours call-out available
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Friendly locals and a comfortable FBO.”
Russell Longdon5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Friendly locals and a comfortable FBO.”
Russell Longdon5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Hermiston Municipal Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHRI
IATA
HES
FAA / Local
HRI
Elevation
644 ft
Coordinates
45.8282° N · 119.2590° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 644 ft, HES sits higher than 51% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,501 ft
- 05/234,501 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,501 ft
HES's 4,501 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to 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.
- 19nmPDTEastern Oregon Regional Airport at PendletonPendleton
- 27nmPSCTri Cities AirportPasco
- 44nmALWWalla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla
- 69nmYKMYakima Air Terminal McAllister FieldYakima
- 81nmDLSColumbia Gorge Regional AirportDallesport / The Dalles
- 83nmMWHGrant County International AirportMoses Lake
Location
Open the full mapKHRI · Hermiston Municipal Airport · Hermiston, OR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HES on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 159 nm | 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 387 nm | 1h 18m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 439 nm | 1h 25m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 512 nm | 1h 35m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 614 nm | 1h 50m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 658 nm | 1h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 698 nm | 2h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HES?
- Hermiston Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,501 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to 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 HES?
- Hermiston Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,501 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Hermiston Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves HES: Gorge Aviation Services Hermiston. 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 HES?
- The closest alternate is Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT), about 19 nm away, followed by Tri Cities Airport (PSC) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HES to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 18m (387 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 25m (439 nm), San Francisco about 1h 35m (512 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.