Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton

KPDT / PDT

Pendleton, US

Last Updated
Apr 23, 23:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
23:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
12 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPDT 232353Z 28012KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01560022 10161 20111 56021 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 12 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,497 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,415 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,894 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPDT 232320Z 2400/2424 28013G21KT P6SM SCT050 SCT150 FM240700 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 FM241700 36008KT P6SM FEW090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM240700
+7h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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
Active: 25
6,300 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
11/29 5,581 ft 100 ft ASP 128°
10.6 kt 5.6 kt
152° angle
16/34 4,341 ft 60 ft ASP 180°
2.1 kt 11.8 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPDT

5,739 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.2%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
5.3%

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton typically experiences VFR conditions 78.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 54 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 54 kt
Calm Winds: 15.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
8%
N
6.1%
S
12.9%
W
17.9%
NE
5%
NW
11.9%
SE
14.7%
SW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.3°C
Range: -8°C to 30°C
-8°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 8.4%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,739 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.