Oregon's Airport Count: How Many Are There?

Oregon has a network of 95 airports, including small local airstrips and major commercial hubs. These airports are essential to the state's economic growth and quality of life, facilitating trade, tourism, and commerce. Portland International Airport is the largest airport in Oregon, handling 20 million passengers annually. It is followed by Eugene Airport, Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Redmond Municipal Airport, and Southwest Oregon Regional Airport.

Commercial airports in Oregon

There are 33 airports in Oregon, seven of which are major airports. These include:

Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland International Airport is the largest airport in Oregon, serving more than 20 million passengers annually. It is located about 17 km northeast of downtown Portland and can be reached via public services, shuttles, and taxis. Airlines that operate from this airport include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, and more.

Eugene Airport (EUG)

Also known as Mahlon Sweet Field, Eugene Airport is located 11 km from the city of Eugene. Airlines serving this airport include Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines.

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR)

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is situated just 5.5 km from Medford. In addition to Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta, United Airlines also operates from this airport.

Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)

Also called Roberts Field, Redmond Municipal Airport is only 4 km from Redmond. Airlines serving Redmond include Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, Avelo Airlines, and United Airlines.

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH)

Previously known as North Bend Municipal, Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is located 2 km from North Bend. United Express is the only airline mentioned as serving this airport.

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT)

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport is located in Pendleton and offers free parking and taxi services. Boutique Air is the only airline mentioned for this airport.

Reliever airports in Oregon

There are 33 airports in Oregon, seven of which are major airports, including Portland International Airport, which is the largest airport in Oregon. The remaining airports are regional, connecting Oregon cities with other West Coast cities.

• Hillsboro Airport
• Troutdale Airport
• Mulino State Airport
• Portland Downtown Heliport
• Scappoose Industrial Airpark
• Seaside Municipal Airport
• Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport

These reliever airports are typically smaller in size and handle a lower volume of passenger traffic compared to the major airports in Oregon. They are strategically located to serve specific regions or communities and provide an alternative option for general aviation.

In addition to the reliever airports, Oregon also has several general aviation airports, such as Aurora State Airport and McMinnville Municipal Airport, which cater to a variety of aircraft, including private planes and helicopters.

General aviation airports in Oregon

Oregon has 33 airports in total, including both major airports and smaller, local airports. The largest airport in Oregon is Portland International Airport, which handles about 20 million passengers each year.

General aviation airports are the largest single group of airports in the US airport system. They are publicly owned airports that receive scheduled passenger service and have at least 2,500 passenger boardings each year.

• Albany Municipal Airport
• Ashland Municipal Airport (Sumner Parker Field)
• Astoria Regional Airport
• Aurora State Airport (Wes Lematta Field)
• Baker City Municipal Airport
• Bandon State Airport
• Bend Municipal Airport
• Burns Municipal Airport
• Illinois Valley Airport
• Chiloquin State Airport
• Christmas Valley Airport
• Condon State Airport (Pauling Field)
• Corvallis Municipal Airport
• Cottage Grove State Airport (Jim Wright Field)
• Florence Municipal Airport
• Siletz Bay State Airport
• Gold Beach Municipal Airport
• Hermiston Municipal Airport
• Ken Jernstedt Airfield
• Independence State Airport
• Grant County Regional Airport (Ogilvie Field)
• Joseph State Airport
• Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (Kingsley Field)
• La Grande/Union County Airport
• Lebanon State Airport
• Madras Municipal Airport (formerly City-County Airport)
• McDermitt State Airport
• McMinnville Municipal Airport
• Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport
• Newport Municipal Airport
• Ontario Municipal Airport
• Mulino State Airport (formerly Portland-Mulino Airport)
• Portland Downtown Heliport
• Roseburg Regional Airport (Marion E. Carl Memorial Field)
• Scappoose Industrial Airpark
• Seaside Municipal Airport
• Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport

Other public-use airports in Oregon

Oregon has a network of 95 airports, including small local airstrips and major commercial hubs. There are over 40 other public airports not listed in the NPIAS report.

Alkali Lake State Airport is a public-use airport not listed in the NPIAS report. It is located in Oregon. Arlington Municipal Airport is another public-use airport in Oregon that is not listed in the NPIAS report. Beaver Marsh Airport, also known as Beaver Marsh State Airport, is situated in Oregon and is not included in the NPIAS report. Cascade Locks State Airport is a public-use airport located in Oregon that is not listed in the NPIAS report. Similarly, Toketee State Airport, Crescent Lake State Airport, and Lake Billy Chinook State Airport are all public-use airports in Oregon that are not included in the NPIAS report.

Cape Blanco State Airport is a small airport located in Oregon that is not listed in the NPIAS report. Enterprise Municipal Airport is another public-use airport in Oregon, serving the city of Enterprise. Lake Woahink Seaplane Base is a unique public-use seaplane base located in Oregon and not listed in the NPIAS report. Stark's Twin Oaks Airpark is a small airport located in Oregon that caters to general aviation and is not included in the NPIAS report.

Military airports in Oregon

There are 98 airports in Oregon that are open to the public, including several military airports.

Oregon has several military airports, including the McNary ARNG Field Heliport, which is still in operation, and the Umatilla Army Airfield, which is now closed.

The Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (Kingsley Field) is another military airport in Oregon. It is a public-use airport owned by the city of Klamath Falls and is frequently used for military aviation. The airport offers aircraft, air taxi, and airline services, with funding coming from city taxes and other taxes.

Former Military Airports

In addition to the Umatilla Army Airfield, there are several other former military airports in Oregon that are now closed. These include:

• Naval Air Station Tongue Point
• Bernard's Airport
• Willamette Airpark (T-Bird Airport)
• Jantzen Beach Seaplane Base
• Swan Island Airport (Portland Municipal)
• Springfield Airport
• Sutherlin Airport

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