Flying a Cessna 206 Stationair into Portland International Airport
KPDX / PDX Β· Portland, United States
By Renzo, CPL
Field Elevation
31 ft
Aircraft Range
700 NM
Cruise Speed
150 kt
Runway Requirements
The Cessna 206 Stationair is a single engine piston aircraft (MTOW 1,633 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 1,500 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.
- β Number of runways at KPDX: 3
- β Coordinates: 45.5898, -122.5951
- β No type rating required (single pilot)
Approach Considerations
- βApproach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
- βWake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KPDX.
Common Considerations
Major Oregon airport known for gusty crosswinds and frequent low-visibility conditions. For the Cessna 206 Stationair, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 31 ft, and single-runway pattern management.
Fuel Availability
100LL avgas is typically available at KPDX via on-field FBOs. The Cessna 206 Stationair burns approximately 9 gph at cruise β verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.
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