Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland, US 🇺🇸 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

KPDX

IATA

PDX

Elevation

31 ft

Region

US-OR

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KPDX

Local Code: PDX

Location: 45.588699° N, -122.598° E

Continent: NA

Type: Large International Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Portland International Airport (PDX) has largely garnered positive traveler sentiment in recent reviews, especially following the grand remodel and the opening of its new main terminal in August 2024. Many describe it as a beautiful and unique airport that reflects the Pacific Northwest, with the Washington Post even ranking it as the best airport in the country in June 2025. While there are widespread accolades, some travelers highlight areas for improvement, particularly regarding navigation and occasional operational hiccups.

What Travelers Love

Stunning New Terminal & Architecture: The recent $2 billion remodel introduced a visually appealing main terminal with timber roofs, oak floors, built-in skylights, and live trees, creating a "nature bath" experience that is widely praised. The increased space is also noted as a significant improvement.
Local Food & Retail with Fair Pricing: PDX is celebrated for its diverse array of local shops and restaurants, including favorites like Blue Star Donuts and Loyal Legion Beer Hall. A major strength is the Port of Portland's regulation that prevents price gouging, keeping airport prices similar to off-airport locations.
Unique Amenities & Art: Travelers enjoy various distinctive features such as a 22-seat microcinema showing local artists' work, video walls displaying Mount Hood, live musicians, and even therapy llamas for stress relief.
Cleanliness & Staff: The airport consistently receives high marks for its cleanliness, with many travelers appreciating the well-maintained facilities. Staff are generally described as efficient, helpful, and polite.
Efficient Security (with PreCheck): While wait times vary, the availability of TSA PreCheck significantly expedites the security process, with average waits of around 9 minutes compared to 17-18 minutes for regular lanes. Real-time wait time displays are also available.

Common Complaints

Long Walking Distances: Some travelers, particularly those with disabilities or coming from the rental car center to areas like Terminal E, report extensive walking distances and find the layout inefficient, suggesting more moving walkways are needed.
Ongoing Construction Impacts: Although the new terminal is open, Phase 2 of construction (expanding post-security areas, adding retail/dining) is expected to continue until early 2026, which can occasionally impact the traveler experience.
Flight Delays & Cancellations: Recent (November 2025) government shutdowns and FAA flight reductions have led to unpredictable delays and cancellations, causing stress and uncertainty for some passengers.
Off-Airport Parking Shuttle Inconsistencies: Some users of off-airport parking services have reported inaccurate shuttle tracking apps and instances of shuttle drivers being unhelpful or not waiting for passengers.
Dated Sections & Odor Issues: Despite the renovations, some areas of the airport can still feel "slightly dated". One review mentioned a sewage smell in Terminal E in August 2025.

Overall, Portland International Airport is widely regarded as an excellent airport experience, particularly praised for its distinctive Pacific Northwest ambiance, local offerings, and modern new terminal. While significant walking distances and occasional operational challenges related to ongoing construction and external factors like government shutdowns are noted, the general sentiment remains highly positive.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Top Airlines

Operating at Portland International Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Alaska Airlines `ASA` / `AS`	37	435	37	Dec 9, 2025
Southwest `SWA` / `WN`	10	396	10	Dec 11, 2025
SkyWest `SKW` / `OO`	18	391	18	Dec 9, 2025
Delta Air Lines `DAL` / `DL`	9	328	9	Dec 11, 2025
Horizon `QXE` / `QX`	26	288	26	Dec 10, 2025
United `UAL` / `UA`	6	241	6	Dec 11, 2025
American Airlines `AAL` / `AA`	6	211	6	Dec 11, 2025
United Parcel Service `UPS` / `5X`	8	132	8	Dec 11, 2025
Ameriflight `AMF`	11	70	11	Dec 10, 2025

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`03/21`	7001 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`10L/28R`	8000 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`10R/28L`	11000 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
ACP	939 ARW COMD POST	`124.35 MHz`
APP	APP	`118.1 MHz`
APP	APP	`129.92 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`120.625 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`120.125 MHz`
DEP	DEP	`118.1 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.9 MHz`
OPS	ANG BASE OPS	`128.05 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`118.7 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`CBU`	Columbia	TACAN	`109200 kHz`
`PDX`	Portland	VOR-DME	`111800 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available 24/7. The pickup area is located on the lower roadway island, directly outside of the baggage claim area. Radio Cab is the primary taxi provider for the airport.

Rental Cars

The on-site rental car center is conveniently located in the main parking garage, a short walk from the terminal. It houses major companies including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

Public Transportation

The MAX Red Line light rail offers a direct connection from the airport to downtown Portland and surrounding areas. The station is located at the south end of the baggage claim area. The trip to downtown takes approximately 38 minutes. TriMet bus service is also available.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.