KPDX Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Portland, Oregon, at 31 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 10R/28L (11,000 ft), 10L/28R (9,825 ft), 3/21 (6,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KPDX · FAA PDX · IATA PDX |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland, OR · 45.5887, -122.5980 |
| Elevation | 31 ft MSL (9 m) |
| Tower | 118.7 MHz |
| ATIS | 120.625 MHz |
| FAA charts | 44 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KPDX METAR and TAF
METAR KPDX 010453Z 28004KT 10SM FEW250 07/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T00720061 $| Wind | From 280° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 25,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 7°C (45°F) / 6°C (43°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.94 inHg (1014 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP139: sea-level pressure 1013.9 hPa · T00720061: temperature 7.2°C, dew point 6.1°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (280° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 10R: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 28L: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 10L: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 28R: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 3: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 21: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:23Z · valid 1st 02Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KPDX 010223Z 0102/0124 VRB03KT P6SM FEW020 SCT060 BKN250 FM011100 VRB02KT 6SM BR FEW004 SCT009 FM011400 VRB01KT 4SM BR BCFG SCT003 BKN009 FM011900 29003KT P6SM SKC- Initially · 1st 02Z – 1st 24Z: wind variable at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 2,000 ft, scattered 6,000 ft, broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 11:00Z: wind variable at 2 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · mist · few 400 ft, scattered 900 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind variable at 1 kt · visibility 4 statute miles · mist, patches of fog · scattered 300 ft, broken 900 ft
- From · 1st 19:00Z: wind 290° at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10R / 28L | 11,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 10L / 28R | 9,825 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 3 / 21 | 6,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | 939 ARW COMD POST | 124.35 |
| Approach | 118.1 | |
| Approach | 129.92 | |
| ATIS | 120.625 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 120.125 |
| Departure | 118.1 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Operations | ANG BASE OPS | 128.05 |
| Tower | 118.7 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KPDX before you fly.
FAA charts for KPDX — d-TPP 2611
44 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 24
- HI-ILS OR LOC RWY 10RRevised this cycle
- HI-ILS OR LOC RWY 28RRevised this cycle
- ILS OR LOC RWY 10L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 10R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 28L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 28R
- ILS RWY 10R (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 10R (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 28L
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 28R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28R
- RNAV (GPS) X RWY 28L
- RNAV (GPS) X RWY 28R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 10L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 10R
- LOC/DME RWY 21
- VOR-A
- HI-TACAN RWY 10RRevised this cycle
- TACAN RWY 28L
- COLUMBIA VISUAL RWY 10L/R
- MILL VISUAL RWY 28L/R
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 7
Arrivals (STAR) 9
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KPDX on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.