Drive time to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT)

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT / KPDT) is a medium-sized airport serving Pendleton, Oregon. It sits 1,497 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 6,301 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Kennewick, WA — the airport lies about 38 miles south of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to PDT from cities near Pendleton

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of PDT. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton
CityStraight line Airport lies
Pendleton, OR 3.0 mi north-west Get drive time →
Hermiston, OR 24 mi south-east Get drive time →
Walla Walla, WA 35 mi south-west Get drive time →
Kennewick, WA 38 mi south Get drive time →
Pasco, WA 40 mi south Get drive time →
La Grande, OR 45 mi north-west Get drive time →
Richland, WA 46 mi south-east Get drive time →
West Richland, WA 49 mi south-east Get drive time →
Grandview, WA 64 mi south-east Get drive time →
Sunnyside, WA 71 mi south-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near PDT

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

PDT at a glance

IATA code
PDT
ICAO code
KPDT
Serving
Pendleton, Oregon
State
Oregon
Elevation
1,497 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
6,301 ft
Coordinates
45.6951, -118.8410
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from PDT

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PDT, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like PDT, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Oregon

See all 7 airports in Oregon →

FAQ

Questions about driving to PDT

How long does it take to drive to PDT?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Pendleton?

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton uses the IATA code PDT and the ICAO code KPDT. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 1,497 feet above sea level.

How far is PDT from Kennewick?

Kennewick, WA is about 38 miles from PDT in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Kennewick as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near PDT?

Within 200 miles: ALW (38 mi), PSC (42 mi), LWS (99 mi), YKM (101 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from PDT?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to PDT. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.