Runway 21 at Portland Intl (KPDX) is the 21 end of the 03/21 runway. The opposite end is 03. This end has a magnetic heading of 225°. Runway length is 6,000 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. An ILS is published for this end. The localizer frequency is 108.9 with course 209.02° magnetic. Portland Intl is in Portland, Oregon. Field elevation is 30.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 21 is 26.4 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 21
Based on the current METAR wind at KPDX.
- Headwind
- -4.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.9 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 145°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 03
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 21
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 209°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 119°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (29°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 209°M for Runway 21
Instrument approaches · Runway 21
LE RWY 21
GPO
108.9
Course 209.02°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 21 at KPDX?
Runway 21 at KPDX has a magnetic heading of 225°.
What is the length of runway 21 at KPDX?
Runway 21 is 6,000 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 21 at KPDX?
Runway 21 has an asphalt surface.
Is runway 21 at KPDX left or right traffic?
Runway 21 uses left traffic as the standard pattern direction.
Does runway 21 have an ILS approach at KPDX?
Yes. Runway 21 has an ILS published with localizer 108.9 and course 209.02° magnetic.
What is the opposite end of runway 21 at KPDX?
The opposite end is runway 03.