Runways · KPDX

Runways at Portland Intl. headings, length, surface and ILS (KPDX)

PORTLAND INTL · PORTLAND, OREGON

Runway system
Towered
3
runways
Longest
11,000 ft
ILS
5
Surface
CONC · ASPH

Portland Intl (KPDX) has 3 runways. The longest is 10R/28L at 11,000 ft by 150 ft. It is concrete. The other paved runways are 10L/28R at 9,825 ft by 150 ft asphalt and 03/21 at 6,000 ft by 150 ft asphalt. ILS is published for 10L, 10R, 21, 28L and 28R.

This is a towered field with a 24-hour control tower. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Runway 28L arrivals are noise sensitive. Expect approach to 28R with transition to 28L. The airport noise group also requires prior permission for off-field landing business only. Base operations run from 1500 to 2300 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays. Contact base operations 15 minutes prior to landing and after departure on frequency 281.2. Night operations need extra care. Obstruction lighting is not night vision device compatible. Night vision devices are not authorized while airborne in the vicinity of the airfield.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KPDX.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 5 kt
RWY 10R
103°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10R · 103° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,031 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
10R/28L103° / 283°11,000 ft150 ftCONC10R R
10L/28R103° / 283°9,825 ft150 ftASPH28R R
03/2129° / 209°6,000 ft150 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC says otherwise. Field elevation is 30.8 ft MSL. The tower sequences traffic at this airport.

Right traffic is published for 10R and 28R. That matters for pattern planning on the parallel pair. The 03/21 runway does not list a right-traffic exception in the facts. Expect ATC to manage spacing closely at this busy towered field. Follow the assigned pattern and runway instructions from the tower.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KPDX have?
KPDX has 3 runways.
What is the longest runway at Portland Intl?
Runway 10R/28L is the longest at 11,000 ft.
Which runways at KPDX have ILS?
ILS is published for 10L, 10R, 21, 28L and 28R.
What surface types are used at KPDX?
KPDX uses asphalt and concrete.
Does KPDX have right traffic runways?
Yes. Right traffic is published for 10R and 28R.
Is KPDX towered?
Yes. KPDX has a 24-hour control tower.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KPDX?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Runway 28L arrivals are noise sensitive.