Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (KPDT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton in Pendleton, OR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (KPDT) is a regional airport serving Pendleton, OR at 1,497 ft. KPDT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08, 11, 16, 26) — longest 6,301 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KPDT in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPDT 290453Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02170067
What changed at KPDT?
Since the 0353Z (8:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 11,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.93 → 29.95 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KPDT
KPDT is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 1,497 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPDT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 6,301 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 29 | 4,808 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 11 | 4,808 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 08 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPDT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton in Pendleton, OR: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPDT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPDT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPDT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPDT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,600 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 42%
- 29
- 27%
- 11
- 22%
- 08
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KPDT 290520Z 2906/3006 15006KT P6SM SKC FM291700 30008KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KPDT
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KPDT.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPDT
- IATA
- PDT
- FAA LID
- PDT
- City
- Pendleton
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,497 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.6951, -118.8410
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,301 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 50m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPDT reported VFR conditions during about 90.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 301 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.3 kt, calm 10.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66.7 | 11.2 | 9.6 | 12.5 |
| Feb | 80.2 | 8.1 | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 93.9 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Apr | 96.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| May | 97.4 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 98.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 97.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 96.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 94.7 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 77.7 | 9.6 | 4.4 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 65.7 | 11.7 | 8.3 | 14.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.8 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 8.1 kt |
| Jun | 8.2 kt |
| Jul | 7.4 kt |
| Aug | 7.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 6.6 kt |
| Nov | 6.6 kt |
| Dec | 6.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPDT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton in Pendleton, OR shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPDT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPDT?+
KPDT has 6 runways — 08, 11, 16, 26, 29, 34; the longest is 6,301 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPDT report its own weather?+
Yes — Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPDT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPDT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPDT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPDT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPDT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (KPDT) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (KPDT)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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