General information
Portland International Airport is Oregon’s only international airport, responsible for 90% of all passenger flights in the US state of Oregon. The airport’s official name is Portland International Airport (PDX), not to be confused with Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine on the east coast of the United States. Portland International Airport is known as one of the best airports in the United States and serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines.
Where is Portland International Airport situated?
The airport is located on the banks of the Columbia River, northeast of Portland (State of Oregon) and southeast of Vancouver (State of Washington). Vancouver is the largest suburb of Portland in Oregon. Portland International Airport is accessible by car via Interstate 5 and Interstate 205.
How many terminals does Portland International Airport have?
The airport has a terminal consisting of a central hall and four piers/concourses. You can reach the boarding gates in Concourse B and Concourse C via the Southern Security Checkpoint. The boarding gates in Concourse D and Concourse E can be reached via the Northern Security Checkpoint. South Terminal (B and C) and North Terminal (D and E) are connected after security through the ‘Concourse Connector’. The Arrivals hall (Baggage Claim) of Portland International Airport is located on the ground floor, the Departures hall (Ticketing & Security) is on the first floor.
The airport’s renovated terminal was officially opened in August 2024. The main terminal was designed to feel like a forest in the northwest of the United States (“stunning mass timber roof”), moreover it reflects the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. Interestingly, at Portland International Airport all vendors are obligated to charge the same prices as they do on the street in Portland (known as “street pricing”).
Which airlines fly from and to Portland International Airport?
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Alaska Airlines -
Southwest Airlines -
Delta Air Lines - United Airlines
- Air Canada
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