KHIO

VFR

PORTLAND-HILLSBORO

PORTLAND · OREGON

Elev
207.9'
Longest RWY
6,600'13R/31L
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Before you fly into KHIO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,207.9'
MSL · field 207.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KHIO

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KHIO 271753Z 20004KT 10SM FEW018 OVC033 11/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01060061 10106 20044 51012
Wind
200° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-421 ft
Ceiling
3,300 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
15 NM SW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
HIO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEPHEN M. NAGY
Address
THE PORT OF PORTLAND, BOX 3529, PORTLAND OR 97208

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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200° · 4 kt
RWY 20
203°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 203° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,208 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13R/31L127° / 307°6,600 ftASPHStandard L
02/20Favored23° / 203°3,820 ftASPH02 R
13L/31R128° / 308°3,600 ftASPH31R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13RPAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
31LPAPI 4-box left(3°)135', tree, 2800' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 19
02PAPI 4-box right(3°)15', road, 1370' from thr, 270' R of cntrln, slope 50
20PAPI 4-box left(3°)72', tree, 2105' from thr, 450' R of cntrln, slope 26
13LPAPI 4-box left(3°)
31RPAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 13R
LS · CAT I
HIO
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 13R
KHIO · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runway 13R-31L has 200 feet by 150 feet paved blast pads at both ends.Show FAA
  • Runway 31L is the preferred runway for noise abatement.Show FAA
  • Runway 2-20 has 150 feet by 75 feet paved blast pads at both ends.Show FAA
  • Run-up area for runway 13R is not visible from the tower.Show FAA
  • Fee-based customs facility charges $60 for single-engine, $175 for twin-engine, and $500 for turbine aircraft.Show FAA
  • Customs is available from 2000 to 0400 Zulu and later at 503-693-1069. Otherwise, customs flight notification service ADCUS is available; advance coordination is required at 503-326-3230.Show FAA
  • Nighttime touch-and-go operations are discouraged from 0600 to 1400 Zulu and later.Show FAA
  • Avoid low-level overflights of residential areas whenever possible.Show FAA
  • Be alert for bird activity in the vicinity from November to May.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Call 503-460-4100 or 800-938-6647.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Portland Approach at 503-493-7545.Show FAA
  • Be alert for extensive helicopter training operations on taxiways A, B, and D.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive areas border the airport to the west, south, and east.Show FAA
  • Glider operations occur 5 nautical miles northwest during daylight hours from March to October.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 13R; PAPI on runway 02 and PAPI on runway 20 are on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Runway 02/20 is closed to touch-and-go landings between 2200 and 0600.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31RVisual glide slope indicators are unusable beyond 8 degrees left and right of the runway centerline on runway 31R.Show FAA
  • 13LVisual glide slope indicators are unusable beyond 8 degrees left and right of the runway centerline on runway 13L.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Commercial aircraft and operators with an FAA certified maximum gross landing weight that exceeds 10,000 pounds are required to pay a landing fee.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 feet above ground level; turbine and large aircraft use 1,500 feet above ground level.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KHIO

Answer card
ICAO
KHIO
Name
PORTLAND-HILLSBORO
Location
PORTLAND, OREGON
Elevation
207.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,207.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
3
Longest runway
13R/31L · 6,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Portland-Hillsboro Airport sits in Hillsboro, Oregon, on the west side of the Portland metro area. Field elevation is 207.9 ft MSL. The airport has 3 asphalt runways. The longest is 13R/31L at 6,600 ft. The tower is open 0600-2200. One ILS approach is published for runway 13R.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic. Turbine and large aircraft use 1,500 ft AGL. The field is busy enough that noise abatement matters. Runway 31L is the preferred runway for noise abatement. Avoid low-level overflights of residential areas when practical.

On the field, Hillsboro Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Aero Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Global Aviation carries Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need clearance delivery after tower hours, contact Portland Approach. The airport also has customs service by published arrangement. For a first-time arrival, pay close attention to the runway layout. Also note the tower hours and the published noise procedures. Runway 13R has a run-up area that is not visible from the tower. Visual glide slope indicators on 13L and 31R have published limits near the centerline. Verify your approach setup before you descend.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHIO for light aircraft?
Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic. The published note also says turbine and large aircraft use 1,500 ft AGL.
What is the longest runway at Portland-Hillsboro Airport?
Runway 13R/31L is the longest runway. It is 6,600 ft long and has asphalt pavement.
What ILS approach is available at KHIO?
One ILS approach is published for runway 13R. Check current approach details before you fly the procedure.
What are the tower hours at KHIO?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2200. For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Portland Approach.
Which runway is preferred for noise abatement at KHIO?
Runway 31L is the preferred runway for noise abatement. The published remarks also ask pilots to avoid low-level overflights of residential areas when possible.
Which FBOs are on the field at KHIO?
Hillsboro Aviation, Aero Air and Global Aviation are on the field. Hillsboro Aviation and Aero Air carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Global Aviation carries Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is customs available at Portland-Hillsboro Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say customs is available by arrangement during a published Zulu window. For current coordination details, contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.
Are there any runway notes a first-time pilot should know at KHIO?
Yes. Runway 2/20 has paved blast pads at both ends. The run-up area for runway 13R is not visible from the tower, so brief your taxi and run-up plan before departure.

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