Eastern Oregon's primary commercial gateway serving the Pendleton region.
Opened
1941
Location
Pendleton, United States
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) is a public airport located approximately three miles northeast of downtown Pendleton, Oregon. It serves as the primary commercial and general aviation facility for eastern Oregon and the surrounding tri-state area.
The airport is owned and operated by the Port of Umatilla and supports scheduled passenger service, charter flights, cargo operations, and military activity. It also serves as a base for agricultural aviation operations common in the region.
Pendleton is best known for hosting the famous Pendleton Round-Up rodeo each September, which generates notable increases in passenger traffic during that period.
Terminals
The airport features a single modest terminal building handling all commercial passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxis, with no dedicated public transit directly serving the airport.
Airlines here
SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, has provided scheduled service connecting Pendleton to major hub airports.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 3 miles northeast of downtown Pendleton, Oregon.
- ›Owned and operated by the Port of Umatilla.
- ›Passenger traffic surges annually during the Pendleton Round-Up in September.
- ›The airport has two runways, with the primary runway measuring approximately 6,300 feet.
- ›Supports both civil aviation and military training operations due to proximity to the region's airspace.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
