Airports / Australia / PTJ
Portland Airport.
Australia · 265 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
10 ratings
0
Operators based
265
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#75 / 168
Australia airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 10 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Portland Airport (YPOD / PTJ) is a mid-sized airport serving Australia. The airport sits 265 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into PTJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mount Gambier Airport (MGB, 47 nm), Hamilton Airport (HLT, 49 nm), and Ararat Airport (ARY, 94 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,302-foot paved runway, PTJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from PTJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from PTJ.
Run an FBO at YPOD? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
YPOD
IATA
PTJ
FAA / Local
YPOD
Elevation
265 ft
Coordinates
38.3181° S · 141.4710° E
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
Yes
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 265 ft, PTJ sits lower than 55% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,302 ft
- 08/265,302 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,871 ft × 98 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,302 ft
PTJ's 5,302 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.
- 47nmMGBMount Gambier AirportMount Gambier
- 49nmHLTHamilton Airport
- 94nmARYArarat AirportArarat
- 96nmSWCStawell Airport
- 104nmHSMHorsham Airport
- 128nmWKBWarracknabeal Airport
Location
Open the full mapYPOD · Portland Airport
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PTJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,944 nm | 11h 54m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,837 nm | 16h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,990 nm | 16h 39m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,055 nm | 16h 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,252 nm | 17h 16m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,262 nm | 17h 17m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 7,326 nm | 17h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,508 nm | 17h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PTJ?
- Portland Airport's longest paved runway is 5,302 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 PTJ?
- Portland Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,302 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PTJ?
- The closest alternate is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB), about 47 nm away, followed by Hamilton Airport (HLT) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PTJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 54m (4,944 nm), Anchorage about 16h 18m (6,837 nm), San Francisco about 16h 39m (6,990 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.