Portland International Airport
About Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport is an airport in Portland, Oregon. It's the main airport serving the state of Oregon and is the busiest by passenger traffic, accounting for the vast majority of air traffic in the state. The airport facilitates a mix of domestic flights within the US (to most major cities), international flights to destinations in Canada and Mexico, as well as transcontinental flights to parts of Europe and other intercontinental flights to Japan.
While no airlines use the airport as its main hub, Portland International is a secondary hub for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
The airport opened in the late 1930s and first began handling international flights in 1967, with a direct flight to Vancouver.
What airlines fly out of Portland Oregon?
How to get to Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport is well connected and easy to reach from downtown Portland and the surrounding area.
- By MAX Light Rail - Take the MAX Red Line directly to the airport station. Trains run frequently and offer a simple, low‑cost option from downtown and beyond.
- By car or rideshare - PDX is accessible off Interstate 205. Plenty of on‑site parking is available including long‑ and short‑term lots. Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft stop near the terminal.
- By bus or shuttle - Local buses and private shuttles serve PDX, providing additional links from Portland and nearby cities.
What is the airport code for Portland International Airport?
The airport code for Portland International Airport is PDX.
Airport Location
Portland International Airport is located in the city of Portland, south of Multnomah County. It can take between 20–70 minutes to drive to the airport from downtown Portland, depending on the time of day you're travelling.
Facilities
There is a range of facilities at Portland International Airport, including a shopping mall, cinema and a number of airports lounges. All facilities are located within the airport's main — and only — terminal building
Facilities Include:
- WIFI
- Airport lounges
- Hotels
- Dining
- Shopping
- Baby care facilities
- Baggage storage
- Medical services
- Mobile charging
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Showers
- Spa
- Movie theatre
- Car rental
- Parking
Lounges by terminal:
Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge
Located at: Concourse C
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- TV screens
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers & magazines
Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club
Located at: Concourse D
- Free snacks
- Free beer & wine
- WIFI
- Flight monitors
- TV screens
United Airlines United Club
Located at: Concourse E
- Free snacks
- Free beer & wine
- WIFI
- Flight monitors
- TV screens
- Newspapers & magazines
USO Northwest - Portland Center
- Free snacks
- WIFI
- Newspapers & magazines
- TV screens
Runways
The airport has three runways — two of which are used for commercial flights, with the other being used for cargo.
Runways 10L/28R (2,995 m in length) and 10R/28L (3,353 m in length) are the two runways used for commercial flights. There is no landing or departing preference for either runway, as it will usually depend on the direction of the wind. Runways 03/21 is the smaller runway which is used for cargo flights and FedEx feeders.
Terminals
There is one terminal building at Portland International Airport, which is split into two sections. These are named the South Terminal and the North Terminal. There are five concourses spread across the terminal building, each named A–E. However, Concourse A is expected to be demolished in the near future, with plans to expand and renovate both Concourse B and E.
South Terminal
The South Terminal is where Concourse A–C is situated, which is mainly used by airlines such as Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
North Terminal
The North Terminal is used by a mix of the other airlines that fly to/from the airport. The majority of international flights fly out of the North Terminal, with a dedicated international section at Concourse D. The North Terminal is also where the majority of the airport lounges are located.
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