Portland Hillsboro Airport

KHIO / HIO

Portland, US

Last Updated
Jun 8, 14:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
14:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
3 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHIO 081453Z 16003KT 10SM -RA BKN070 OVC080 12/09 A2978

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 208 ft
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,208 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,208 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Portland Hillsboro Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHIO 081131Z 0812/0912 VRB04KT P6SM OVC100 FM081400 15005KT P6SM -RA FEW025 OVC060 FM081900 13009KT P6SM -RA SCT015 OVC025 FM082000 16010KT 4SM RA BR SCT010 OVC015 FM090100 20013G23KT 4SM -SHRA SCT010 OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
19:00Z FM081900
+3h
MVFR 130° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
20:00Z FM082000
+4h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Rain, Mist
01:00Z FM090100
+9h
MVFR 200° 13 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
120° angle
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 13L
3,600 ft 60 ft Asphalt 144°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 13R
6,600 ft 150 ft ASP 144°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHIO

7,349 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.7%
MVFR
17.9%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
4.1%

Portland Hillsboro Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 37% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 37%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.3%
NE
2.5%
E
4.7%
SE
6%
S
15.6%
SW
3.6%
W
8.5%
NW
16.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -6°C to 32°C
-6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 7%

Best Months for VFR

June May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,349 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.