Portland International Airport (KPDX)
Portland, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KPDX
IATA
PDX
City
Portland
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
31 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
45.5898, -122.5951
Overview
Major Oregon airport known for gusty crosswinds and frequent low-visibility conditions.
Current Weather at KPDX
Pilots flying into or out of Portland International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KPDX 011853Z 21007KT 8SM SCT018 BKN024 OVC042 18/12 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE1759 SLP120 P0000 T01830122 $Wind 210° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 21
Current TAF
TAF KPDX 011720Z 0118/0218 VRB05KT P6SM OVC025 FM012000 22007KT P6SM BKN050 FM020500 17007KT P6SM BKN040 FM021600 18010KT P6SM -RA OVC035Read any KPDX METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Portland International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KPDX. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KPDX. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Portland. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Portland International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Portland International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KPDX include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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