Flying in Hillsboro, OR
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Hillsboro — the nearest is Portland Hillsboro Airport (KHIO), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 30m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 30m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Hillsboro
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Portland Hillsboro Airport
Pearson Field
Scappoose Industrial Airpark
Portland International Airport
Aurora State Airport
Mc Minnville Municipal Airport
Portland Troutdale Airport
Tillamook Airport
Southwest Washington Regional Airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
Pacific City State Airport
Cascade Locks State Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:15–19:45 | 15h 30m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:45–16:15 | 8h 30m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14.8°C / 59°F | 4.1°C / 39°F | 15 km/h | 45% |
| Summer | 27.9°C / 82°F | 13.4°C / 56°F | 16 km/h | 12% |
| Autumn | 17.5°C / 64°F | 7.6°C / 46°F | 14 km/h | 39% |
| Winter | 7.7°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 15 km/h | 57% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Hillsboro, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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