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I'll be flying into the Portland, OR, area for a business meeting. The
location of the meeting is closest to KPDX. Just a little farther is KVUO. KHIO is also reasonably close, though much farther than either of the other two airports. So, it appears my choices are KPDX and KVUO unless I want to drive farther from KHIO. The advantage of KPDX is the availability of ground transportation services. Rental cars, cabs, and even a commuter train are easily accessible. The disadvantage is that this airport serves the airlines and I don't want to be vectored way off course so that ATC can fit me into the approach. I also don't want to wait on the ground on my way out for an extended period before receiving a departure clearance. (I don't think I need to reserve a landing or takeoff slot at KPDX, though am not sure.) KVUO is the total opposite -- GA-friendly but few very few services and only a non-precsion approach (an LDA, at that). (KHIO is a reasonable compromise, but looks like it will take much longer to drive to my meeting place in downtown Portland.) I'd love to hear that my concerns with KPDX are unfounded and that GA won't be mistreated there. Anyone flown into that area recently? |
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