Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton

KPDT / PDT

Pendleton, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:53Z

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Current Weather

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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
7 kt
130°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPDT 040353Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2999

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPDT 040527Z 0406/0506 13007KT P6SM BKN100 FM040900 VRB04KT P6SM OVC050 FM041300 VRB05KT P6SM -RA OVC050 FM041900 26020G28KT P6SM -RA OVC050 FM050100 26022G28KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 0501/0504 -RA AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
13:00Z FM041300
+4h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Rain
19:00Z FM041900
+10h
VFR 260° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PDT
07
25
11 ✈️
29
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 6,300 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,581 ft 100 ft ASP 128°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
16/34 4,341 ft 60 ft ASP 180°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPDT

4,586 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.5%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
6.5%

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton typically experiences VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 54 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 3.1% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 54 kt
Calm Winds: 17.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.8%
NE
5.1%
E
8.1%
SE
14.9%
S
13.3%
SW
6.4%
W
14.4%
NW
13.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -8°C to 30°C
-8°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 10.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,586 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPDT
IATA Code: PDT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,497 ft MSL

Location

City: Pendleton
Country: US
Latitude: 45.695099°
Longitude: -118.841003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,581 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,341 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton

Overview

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport serves Pendleton, Oregon, situated in the eastern part of the state. As a medium airport with three asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting general aviation, regional transportation, and potentially agricultural and emergency services.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 76% of the time, with significant variability in weather patterns. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 30°C, and wind conditions are characterized by prevailing westerly winds averaging 7.1 knots. September, October, and December offer the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Located at 1,497 feet mean sea level, the airport is positioned in an area with potential terrain considerations typical of eastern Oregon's landscape. All three runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and relatively low average crosswind components between 4-4.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25, the longest at 6,300 feet, provides the primary approach avenue. With consistent wind patterns and good visibility averages of 8.9 statute miles, pilots can anticipate stable approach conditions. Awareness of occasional fog (occurring 8.9% of observations) and potential wind gusts up to 54 knots is recommended during flight planning.

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.