Can a Piper J-3 Cub land at KPDX?

Yes -- the Piper J-3 Cub typically requires ~1500 ft TOD at sea level. With KPDX's 31 ft field elevation, expect ~1506 ft. Most KPDX runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KPDX for a Piper J-3 Cub?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KPDX via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Piper J-3 Cub into Portland International Airport

KPDX / PDX · Portland, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

31 ft

Aircraft Range

220 NM

Cruise Speed

65 kt

Runway Requirements

The Piper J-3 Cub is a single engine piston aircraft (MTOW 553 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.

→ Number of runways at KPDX: 3
→ Coordinates: 45.5898, -122.5951
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

Approach Considerations

→Approach 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.
→Wake 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 Piper J-3 Cub, 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 Piper J-3 Cub burns approximately 4 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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