KHIO · Hillsboro, Oregon
Flight Training at Portland–Hillsboro Airport (KHIO)
Modern flight training on Portland’s west side. Learn in a busy towered environment where radio communication, parallel-runway operations, and traffic awareness become familiar skills.
Why train at Hillsboro?
Real ATC experience
Radio communication, taxi instructions, sequencing, and working with other traffic become part of everyday training.
Parallel-runway operations
The 13/31 parallel-runway environment builds situational awareness that transfers directly to larger and more complex airports.
Learn around real traffic
Substantial training and general aviation activity teaches you to anticipate other aircraft, listen effectively, follow ATC instructions, and make good decisions in a dynamic environment.
The AeroForge difference
We come to you
Train at selected Portland and Willamette Valley airports instead of commuting to one fixed school base.
Ground school from home
Meet live online for weather, flight planning, systems, and regulations—then use airport time for flying.
Modern aircraft
Train in a glass-cockpit RV-12iS from first lessons through advanced ratings. Explore the RV-12iS →
Portland–Hillsboro Airport at a glance
Runways
Parallel 13/31 + intersecting 02/20
Tower
Yes
Airspace
Class D
Procedures
Published instrument procedures
View on SkyVector → View on AirNav →
Airport information is provided for general reference. Always use current FAA information for flight planning.
Convenient to Portland’s west side
Hillsboro Airport is a convenient training location for prospective pilots throughout Portland’s western communities.
Hillsboro • Beaverton • Aloha • Forest Grove • Cornelius • West Portland
Less time commuting makes consistent training easier—and consistency is one of the biggest advantages you can give yourself when learning to fly.
Flight training available at KHIO
Already a pilot?
AeroForge also offers recurrent and transition training at Hillsboro: Flight Reviews, Instrument Proficiency Checks, and RV-12 transition training.
Frequently asked questions
Can I learn to fly at Hillsboro Airport?
Yes. AeroForge provides KHIO training for new pilots and pilots pursuing advanced ratings.
Is a busy airport harder for a new student?
There is more happening, but your instructor introduces communications, taxi procedures, and traffic awareness progressively so operating with ATC becomes familiar.
Can I earn a Private Pilot certificate at Hillsboro?
Yes. The complete path includes flight instruction, online ground instruction, cross-country training, and checkride preparation.
Can I do Instrument training at KHIO?
Yes. Hillsboro’s controlled environment and Portland-area ATC access provide valuable instrument experience, supplemented by nearby airports with varied procedures.
What airplane will I fly?
A modern RV-12iS equipped with Garmin glass avionics, GPS navigation, and integrated autopilot.
Do I have to live in Hillsboro?
No. KHIO is convenient for Beaverton, Aloha, Forest Grove, Cornelius, West Portland, and nearby communities.
Ready to start flying at Hillsboro?
Tell us what you would like to accomplish and we will help you choose the right training path.