The Project Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Port of Portland has voted for a master plan that aims to significantly shrink the Portland-Troutdale Airport (KTTD), located 10 miles east of the city of Portland, Oregon. The plan calls for the 5,400-foot by 150-foot runway to be cut down to 4,500 by 75 feet in 2020. This size would prevent many business jets and firefighting tankers that have used the airport to fight fires from landing at Troutdale.
Port of Portland PAC Votes to Shrink Troutdale Airport
Key Takeaways:
- The Project Advisory Committee for the Port of Portland approved a master plan to significantly shrink Portland-Troutdale Airport (KTTD) by reducing its runway, which would prevent many business jets and firefighting tankers from landing there.
- Supporters fear this plan, which also repurposes airport land for non-aviation use, is the "first nail in the coffin" for the airport and will force local aviation businesses to close or relocate.
- The airport's survival, according to supporters, hinges on its transfer out of the Port of Portland's hands, citing the successful revitalization of Mulino State Airport after a similar transfer.
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