5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The greenery, plants, and natural design create such a calm and welcoming atmosphere.”
Wimalawansha5★ on Google
Airports / Oregon / PDX
Large airport · PDX
Portland International Airport.
Portland, Oregon · 31 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
17,662 ratings
1
Operators based
31
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Portland, OregonELEV 31 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
17,662
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
31
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#19 / 38
Oregon airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 17662 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated OR fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Portland International Airport (KPDX / PDX) sits in Portland, Oregon, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 31 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Mountain High Aviation, LLC is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD, 9 nm), Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO, 15 nm), and Aurora State Airport (KUAO, 22 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 11,000-foot paved runway, PDX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Portland, OR destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Portland.
2 FBOs serve KPDX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Portland
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAtlantic Aviation PDX is a breath of fresh air - literally! Located at Portland International Airport, we take pride in the abundance of clean air, green trees, and clear lakes and rivers Portland has to offer. From the moment of arrival, we ensure a premium experience - from our exceptional staff to our beautiful facility.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Global Aviation Hillsboro FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAs the premium fixed-base operator (FBO) in the Pacific Northwest, Global Aviation has been offering aircraft owners and operators the highest level of service since 1999. We offer 96,000 square feet of heated hangar space accessed by 28’ doors.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Fuel
- Aircraft cleaning
- GPU
- +5 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
Easy in & out
“It’s absolutely stunning, friendly staff, local shops featuring amazing Pacific Northwest products, efficient and quick baggage claim handling and a very efficient ride share experience!”
Kenneth MR Cruz5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“One of the most beautiful airports I’ve ever visited is Portland Airport.”
Wimalawansha5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KPDX
IATA
PDX
FAA / Local
PDX
Elevation
31 ft
Coordinates
45.5887° N · 122.5980° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 31 ft, PDX sits lower than 88% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,000 ft
- 10R/28L11,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10L/28R9,825 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 3/216,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,000 ft
PDX's 11,000 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmTTDPortland Troutdale AirportPortland
- 15nmHIOPortland Hillsboro AirportPortland
- 22nmKUAOAurora State AirportAurora
- 33nmKMMVMcMinnville Municipal AirportMcMinnville
- 34nmKLSSouthwest Washington Regional AirportKelso
- 44nmSLESalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary FieldSalem
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPDX · Portland International Airport · Portland, OR
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PDX 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) | 479 nm | 1h 31m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 520 nm | 1h 37m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 546 nm | 1h 40m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 663 nm | 1h 57m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 709 nm | 2h 3m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 778 nm | 2h 13m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 793 nm | 2h 15m |
| Denver (DEN) | 860 nm | 2h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PDX?
- Portland International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,000 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 PDX?
- Portland International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PDX?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Portland International Airport as a home base, including Mountain High Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Portland International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve PDX: Atlantic Aviation Portland and Global Aviation Hillsboro 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 PDX?
- The closest alternate is Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD), about 9 nm away, followed by Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PDX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 1h 31m (479 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 37m (520 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 40m (546 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.