Portland International Airport

KPDX / PDX

Portland, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
16:53Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9 kt
220° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPDX 041653Z 22009G17KT 10SM FEW018 BKN044 BKN060 11/08 A2988 RMK AO2 RAE20 SLP119 P0000 T01110083

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 31 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 4,400 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,831 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,431 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,031 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (31 ft)
Pressure Alt
69 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -404 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPDX 041724Z 0418/0518 22010G20KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN050 FM050000 28009KT P6SM -SHRA OVC030 FM050500 26006KT P6SM VCSH SCT027 BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z FM050000
+7h
VFR 280° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
05:00Z FM050500
+12h
VFR 260° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PDX
03
21 ✈️
10L
28R
10R
28L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,001 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
10L/28R 8,000 ft 150 ft ASP 119°
1.7 kt 8.8 kt
101° angle
10R/28L 11,000 ft 150 ft ASP 119°
1.7 kt 8.8 kt
101° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPDX

4,698 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.1%
MVFR
18.2%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
3.9%

Portland International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 19.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
1.1%
E
15.7%
SE
21.1%
S
13.5%
SW
5.3%
W
9.5%
NW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -6°C to 31°C
-6°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

January October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,698 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Portland International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPDX
IATA Code: PDX
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 31 ft MSL

Location

City: Portland
Country: US
Latitude: 45.588699°
Longitude: -122.598000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Portland International Airport

Overview

Portland International Airport serves as the primary commercial airport for the Portland metropolitan area in Oregon, handling significant passenger and cargo traffic. Located at 31 feet mean sea level with coordinates 45.588699, -122.598000, the airport supports a large commercial aviation network with three substantial runways.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation at 31 feet MSL suggests minimal altitude-related performance challenges for most aircraft. Situated in the Pacific Northwest, the airport experiences varied seasonal weather conditions that can impact visibility and wind patterns, particularly during winter and transitional seasons.

Notable Features

Portland International features three asphalt runways: 03/21 at 7,001 feet, 10L/28R at 8,000 feet, and 10R/28L at 11,000 feet, providing substantial flexibility for different aircraft types and operational requirements. The airport's extended 11,000-foot runway offers excellent accommodations for heavy commercial and cargo aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests potential wind considerations, with multiple runway headings allowing strategic selection based on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the airport's geographic location and multiple runway configurations, particularly when operating larger aircraft on the shorter runways.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.