Portland Hillsboro Airport

KHIO / HIO

Portland, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
6 kt
120°
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHIO 040953Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM FEW043 OVC070 09/08 A2989 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP122 T00940078

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 208 ft
FEW 4,300 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,508 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,208 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (208 ft)
Pressure Alt
246 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -424 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHIO 041000Z 0410/0506 16007KT P6SM -RA SCT025 OVC050 FM041700 24008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC025 FM050500 26004KT P6SM VCSH BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Rain
17:00Z FM041700
+7h
MVFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HIO
02
20
13L ✈️
31R
13R ✈️
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 4,049 ft 100 ft ASP 40°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 13L
3,600 ft 60 ft Asphalt 144°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 13R
6,600 ft 150 ft ASP 144°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHIO

5,048 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66%
MVFR
18.9%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
5.6%

Portland Hillsboro Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 40.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.6%
NE
2.3%
E
6%
SE
6.9%
S
16.4%
SW
2.6%
W
7.3%
NW
14.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.1°C
Range: -6°C to 32°C
-6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.1%
Fog Frequency: 10%

Best Months for VFR

September March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,048 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Portland Hillsboro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHIO
IATA Code: HIO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 208 ft MSL

Location

City: Portland
Country: US
Latitude: 45.540401°
Longitude: -122.949997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,049 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13L/31R
Length: 3,600 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Portland Hillsboro Airport

Overview

Portland Hillsboro Airport serves the metropolitan Portland area as a medium-sized airport located at 208 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 45.540401, -122.949997, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with three distinct runways supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KHIO demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 66.5% of observations. Pilots can expect moderate wind conditions, with a prevailing southerly wind at 5.9 knots and occasional calm periods at 39% of the time. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 32°C, with September, January, and October offering the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with lengths ranging from 3,600 to 6,600 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with consistent low average crosswind conditions between 3.3 and 3.7 knots. Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including fog at 8.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 4.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles. The airport's multiple runway configurations offer robust wind adaptation, with Runway 02/20, 13L/31R, and 13R/31L all providing excellent wind management. Temperature and wind variability suggest thorough preflight planning and situational awareness are critical for safe operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.