Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton

KPDT / PDT

Pendleton, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
12 kt
280° G19 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPDT 042153Z 28012G19KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP141 T03060000

Weather Briefing

VFR

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 12 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,497 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,415 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,694 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPDT 041738Z 0418/0518 26012G19KT P6SM SKC FM050300 26010KT P6SM SKC FM050900 14005KT P6SM SKC FM051600 27006KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+5h
VFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM050900
+11h
VFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PDT
07
25 ✈️
11
29
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
6,300 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
11/29 5,581 ft 100 ft ASP 128°
10.6 kt 5.6 kt
152° angle
16/34 4,341 ft 60 ft ASP 180°
2.1 kt 11.8 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPDT

7,448 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83%
MVFR
7.8%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
4.2%

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 54 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 54 kt
Calm Winds: 13.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.6%
N
6.4%
S
11.6%
W
21.8%
NE
4.9%
NW
11.1%
SE
15.3%
SW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -8°C to 33°C
-8°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 6.3%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,448 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPDT
IATA Code: PDT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,497 ft MSL

Location

City: Pendleton
Country: US
Latitude: 45.695099°
Longitude: -118.841003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,581 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,341 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton

Overview

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport serves Pendleton, Oregon, situated in the eastern part of the state. As a medium airport with three asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting general aviation, regional transportation, and potentially agricultural and emergency services.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 76% of the time, with significant variability in weather patterns. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 30°C, and wind conditions are characterized by prevailing westerly winds averaging 7.1 knots. September, October, and December offer the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Located at 1,497 feet mean sea level, the airport is positioned in an area with potential terrain considerations typical of eastern Oregon's landscape. All three runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and relatively low average crosswind components between 4-4.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25, the longest at 6,300 feet, provides the primary approach avenue. With consistent wind patterns and good visibility averages of 8.9 statute miles, pilots can anticipate stable approach conditions. Awareness of occasional fog (occurring 8.9% of observations) and potential wind gusts up to 54 knots is recommended during flight planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.