Portland Hillsboro Airport — Portland, United States
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Distance & flight time from HIO
Portland Hillsboro Airport
HIO designates Portland-Hillsboro Airport in Oregon, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States by operations count. Located west of Portland, it serves as a reliever airport to Portland International, handling flight training, corporate jets, and recreational flying rather than scheduled airline service. HIO is home to multiple flight schools and maintenance facilities, making it a hub for pilot training in the Pacific Northwest. Its proximity to the tech corridor around Hillsboro, sometimes called Oregon's Silicon Forest, also brings business aviation traffic from companies headquartered nearby.
Runways at Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3820 ft (1164 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 13L/31R | 3600 ft (1097 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | Asphalt |
| 13R/31L | 6600 ft (2012 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 126 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.65 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | HILLSBORO TWR | 119.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
- Portland International Airport (PDX) — 27.9 km (17.3 mi)
- Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) — 42.8 km (26.6 mi)
- Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) — 64.4 km (40.0 mi)
- Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) — 70.3 km (43.7 mi)
- Astoria Regional Airport (AST) — 99.5 km (61.8 mi)
- Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) — 119.0 km (73.9 mi)
- Newport Municipal Airport (ONP) — 137.7 km (85.6 mi)
- Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) — 138.8 km (86.2 mi)
HIO is often searched by pilots and flight students rather than commercial travelers, since Hillsboro handles no scheduled passenger airline flights despite heavy traffic volume.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Portland Hillsboro Airport?
The IATA code for Portland Hillsboro Airport is HIO.
What is the ICAO code for Portland Hillsboro Airport?
The ICAO code for Portland Hillsboro Airport is KHIO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.