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Medium airportScheduled service

Portland Airport

IATA PTJICAO YPOD
Coordinates
38.3181°S, 141.4710°E
Elevation
265 ft (81 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
10.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:19
Sunrise
07:48
Sunset
17:33
Civil dusk
18:02

About 9h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Portland Airport

Portland Airport is located within the locality of Cashmore, 7 nautical miles northwest of Portland, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 1982, the airport is one of only three in the state outside Melbourne to receive regular passenger services, providing an important gateway for southwest Victoria. The airport is home to the Portland Aero Club and was previously a maintenance base of Sharp Airlines. From 2009 onwards, the Victorian Government contributed funding for works to modernize the airport, including upgrade the airport's aprons, taxiways and terminal building, completed in 2014.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YPOD

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 265,302 ft / 1,616 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 353,871 ft / 1,180 m98 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR125.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
PORTLANDSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle226 ft187 ft
Obstacle226 ft236 ft
Obstacle226 ft213 ft
Obstacle226 ft276 ft
Obstacle226 ft240 ft
Obstacle226 ft302 ft
Obstacle226 ft200 ft
Obstacle226 ft197 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Portland Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Portland Airport?

The ICAO code for Portland Airport is YPOD, and its IATA code is PTJ.

Where is Portland Airport located?

Portland Airport is medium airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 265 ft (81 m).

How many runways does Portland Airport have?

Portland Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,302 ft / 1,616 m.

Which airlines fly to Portland Airport?

Airlines historically serving Portland Airport include Sharp Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Portland Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Portland Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Portland Airport in?

Portland Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Portland Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Portland Airport is approximately 10.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Portland Airport?

The nearest airport to Portland Airport is Branxholme Airport (YBXH), about 29.2 nm to the nne, followed by Caroline Airstrip and Port Fairy.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Portland Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.