Is there a ground stop at Portland (PDX) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 06:41 UTC there is no ground stop at PDX. This page updates every minute.

How often does PDX have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at PDX in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at PDX?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles PDX?

PDX is in the airspace of Seattle Center (ZSE), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting PDX right now?

There are no weather alerts for the PDX area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Portland (PDX)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Seattle-Tacoma (SEA, 129 mi). In the last 90 days SEA had 12 ground stops.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Portland (PDX) delays and ground stop status

Portland, OR · in Seattle Center (ZSE) airspace

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There is no ground stop at PDX as of Oct 15, 06:41 UTC.

Portland (PDX, ICAO KPDX) serves Portland, OR and sits in Seattle Center (ZSE) airspace. Local time there is Wed, 11:41 PM PDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at PDX in the last 90 days, while 790 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts PDX among the quieter airports. Nearby, SEA had 12.

No ground stop at PDX right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 06:41 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

No significant delay factors are forecast at Portland International Airport over the next 12 hours

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Departures and arrivals

Flights at PDX from an hour ago to the next several hours, local time. Late means 15+ minutes behind schedule.

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Weather at PDX

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR KPDX 150553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP266 T01440128 10228 20139 53013 $

Observed Oct 15, 05:53 UTC (KPDX)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Clear and calm tonight, with mostly quiet conditions ahead

No weather impact

Now: Calm winds with mostly cloudy skies around 4,700 feet and good visibility.

Later: Clouds may thicken with a small chance of light rain after midnight, with winds staying light through Wednesday afternoon. Conditions are expected to remain generally good.

Small chance of light rain after midnight

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for PDX

Model forecast in local time (PDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now52°214%
10 PM52°214%
11 PM51°114%
12 AM51°1G915%
1 AM51°115%
2 AM50°16%
3 AM49°1G117%
4 AM48°116%
5 AM48°115%
6 AM48°1G1117%
7 AM48°19%
8 AM49°1G106%
9 AM54°14%
10 AM59°06%
11 AM62°3G122%
12 PM66°35%
1 PM68°31%
2 PM69°31%
3 PM70°41%
4 PM70°41%
5 PM70°32%
6 PM64°33%
7 PM60°3G85%
8 PM58°27%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodaySunny · wind to 3 kt43° / 65°
WedSunny · wind to 4 kt48° / 70°
ThuSunny · wind to 9 kt49° / 81°

Sunrise 7:24 AM Sunset 6:28 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for PDX, valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–1500Z
30003KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
15/1500Z–1800Z · From
09007KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
15/1800Z–0400Z · From
09012G22KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
16/0400Z–0600Z · From
09008KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

PDX history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at PDX

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for PDX (TAF)

Issued 15/0545Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–1500Z	Base	VFR	30003KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
15/1500Z–1800Z	From	VFR	09007KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
15/1800Z–0400Z	From	VFR	09012G22KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
16/0400Z–0600Z	From	VFR	09008KT	6+ mi	SKC	—

TAF KPDX 150545Z 1506/1606 30003KT P6SM SKC FM151500 09007KT P6SM SKC FM151800 09012G22KT P6SM SKC FM160400 09008KT P6SM SKC

White outline: Seattle Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Seattle Center

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About Portland

PDX at a glance

IATA / FAA code: PDX
ICAO code: KPDX
Location: Portland, OR, United States
Coordinates: 45.5898° N, 122.5951° W
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles · now Wed, 11:41 PM PDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Seattle Center (ZSE)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near PDX

Straight-line distance from PDX

SEA Seattle-Tacoma
Seattle, WA · live ground stop status · 12 ground stops in 90 days
129 mi
208 km

PDX ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Portland (PDX) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:41 UTC there is no ground stop at PDX. This page updates every minute.
How often does PDX have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at PDX in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at PDX?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles PDX?: PDX is in the airspace of Seattle Center (ZSE), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting PDX right now?: There are no weather alerts for the PDX area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Portland (PDX)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Seattle-Tacoma (SEA, 129 mi). In the last 90 days SEA had 12 ground stops.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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