# PDX — Portland International Airport > Machine-readable reference for PDX. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/PDX.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T23:15:39.171+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Portland International Airport - IATA: PDX - ICAO: KPDX - City: Portland - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles - Distance from city: 10 km (6 mi) northeast of downtown Portland - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 17.5M - Hub for: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air - Official website: https://www.flypdx.com ## Overview Welcome Portland International Airport (PDX) embraces the city’s local-first ethos, offering travelers an authentic taste of Portland rather than generic airport chains. Street-priced dining with no markups, indie coffee roasters, and craft beer bars populate its concourses, creating an environment more akin to a local community hub than an airport. The MAX light rail connects the terminal directly to downtown Portland in about 38 to 45 minutes, merging the airport seamlessly into the city's public transit network. At a glance Handling around 17.5 million passengers annually, PDX is a hub for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Its three runways showcase a single, expansive terminal with 14 gates. Positioned just 10 km (6 mi) northeast of downtown, PDX is easily accessible to passengers using a variety of transport modes, including the MAX light rail, making it an integral part of the city's landscape. Terminals & layout PDX has one main terminal with interconnected concourses hosting airlines such as Alaska, Horizon, and American Airlines. The compact design allows for relatively smooth transitions between gates. Concourse C and D are known for their standout local dining options, wh… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — 14 gates · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Icelandair, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Condor URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/terminals/t ## Dining (18) - **Beach Hut Deli** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/beach-hut-deli - **Boone's Ferry Taproom** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/boone-s-ferry-taproom - **Capers Market** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/capers-market - **Elephants Delicatessen** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/elephants-delicatessen - **Flying Elephants** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/flying-elephants - **Henry's Tavern** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/henry-s-tavern - **Juliett Bar** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/juliett-bar - **McMenamins** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/mcmenamins - **Mo's Seafood and Chowder** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/mo-s-seafood-and-chowder - **MOD Pizza** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/mod-pizza - **Pete's Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/pete-s-coffee - **Portland Coffee Roasters** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/portland-coffee-roasters - **Rogue Ales Public House** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/rogue-ales-public-house - **Stanford's** — $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/stanford-s - **Stumptown Coffee Roasters** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/stumptown-coffee-roasters - **Tequileria Paloma** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/tequileria-paloma - **The Country Cat** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/the-country-cat - **The Laurelwood Brewing Co** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/restaurants/the-laurelwood-brewing-co ## Lounges (7) - **Alaska Lounge** — C · access: Concourse B, Alaska, day pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/lounges/alaska-lounge - **American Express The Club PDX** — access: Concourse D, pay-in URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/lounges/american-express-the-club-pdx - **Delta Sky Club** — D · access: Concourse D, Delta URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/lounges/delta-sky-club - **Endeavor Lounge** — access: Concourse C, independent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/lounges/endeavor-lounge - **Escape Lounge PDX** — D · access: Concourse D, Priority Pass · day pass: $45 · 04:30-24:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/lounges/escape-lounge-pdx - **United Club** — E · access: Concourse E, United URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/lounges/united-club - **USO Lounge** — access: Main terminal mezzanine, military URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/lounges/uso-lounge ## Shops (23) - **Aurora** — T · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/aurora-t - **Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen** — T · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/bambuza-vietnam-kitchen-t - **Barbur Foods** — T · Shop URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/barbur-foods-t - **Blue Star Donuts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/blue-star-donuts - **Blue Star Donuts** — T · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/blue-star-donuts-t - **Burgerville** — T · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/burgerville-t - **Café Yumm** — T · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/cafe-yumm-t - **Calliope** — T · Shop URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/calliope-t - **Capers Bistro** — T · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/capers-bistro-t - **Capers Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/capers-market - **Cascade Market** — T · Shop URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/cascade-market-t - **CC McKenzie** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/cc-mckenzie - **ccMcKenzie Shoes & Apparel** — T · Shop URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/ccmckenzie-shoes-apparel-t - **Columbia Sportswear** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/columbia-sportswear - **Hollywood Theatre Microcinema** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/hollywood-theatre-microcinema - **InMotion Entertainment** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/inmotion-entertainment - **Kiehl's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/kiehl-s - **Made in Oregon** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/made-in-oregon - **Nike** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/nike - **Pendleton** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/pendleton - **Powell's Books** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/powell-s-books - **The Real Mother Goose** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/the-real-mother-goose - **Travel Mart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/shops/travel-mart ## Parking (12) - **Bicycle & Pedestrian Parking** — On-site · $0/day, $/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/bicycle-pedestrian-parking - **Daily Parking Garage** — On-site covered · $27/day, $/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/daily-parking-garage - **Economy Parking** — Remote · $15/day/day, $4/hr/hr · 7-9 minutes shuttle to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/economy-parking - **Economy Parking Lot Blue** — On-site shuttle · $12/day, $/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/economy-parking-lot-blue - **Economy Parking Lot Red** — On-site shuttle · $12/day, $/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/economy-parking-lot-red - **Fly PDX Parking** — Off-site private · $14/day, $/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/fly-pdx-parking - **Long-Term Parking** — Long stay · $24/day/day, $4/hr/hr · short walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/long-term-parking - **Motorcycle Parking** — On-site · $0/day, $/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/motorcycle-parking - **Park N Fly Portland Airport** — Off-site private · $13/day, $/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/park-n-fly-portland-airport - **Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center Park & Ride** — Off-site TriMet · $0/day, $/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/parkrose-sumner-transit-center-park-ride - **Short-Term Parking** — Short stay · $30/day/day, $4/hr/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/short-term-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $45/day/day, $10/hr/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (10) - **Amtrak Cascades via Portland Union Station** — Train connection via MAX · 3-5+ hours by train from regional cities to Portland Union Station; ~40-50 min additional by MAX to PDX · $27-60+ typical Amtrak Cascades fare segment (varies by distance/advance purchase) · Multiple daily Amtrak Cascades trains; not hourly URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/amtrak-cascades-via-portland-union-station - **Blue Star Airport Shuttle** — Shared shuttle · Approximately 75-90 min Salem–PDX depending on traffic · Under ~$40 one-way Salem–PDX (per posted Blue Star fare table) · Roughly every 1–2 hours during operating day on main route URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/blue-star-airport-shuttle - **C-TRAN Route 65** — Bus · $2.50-3.25 for C-TRAN leg + $2.80 TriMet · Varies by time of day; not all-day high frequency URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/c-tran-route-65 - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 20-25 min without traffic; 40+ min in heavy traffic (user-reported) · Roughly $25-60 PDX–central Portland depending on surge (user-reported) · On-demand 24/7, subject to driver availability URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/lyft - **MAX Red Line** — Light rail · 38-45 min between downtown and PDX · $2.80 · Every 15 min most of day · ~Every 30 min late evening URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/max-red-line - **Radio Cab** — Taxi · 20-25 min without traffic; 40+ min in heavy traffic (same as car) · Metered; base fare plus per-mile (around $30-40 PDX–downtown per user reports) · Taxi queue typically available during airport operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/radio-cab - **TriMet Bus 170 PDX/Wilsonville** — Bus · $2.80 · Weekday commuter-only; very limited trips URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/trimet-bus-170-pdx-wilsonville - **TriMet Bus 272 PDX Night Bus** — Bus · $2.80 · Limited overnight trips; not 24/7 high frequency URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/trimet-bus-272-pdx-night-bus - **TriMet Bus 291 PDX/Forest Grove** — Bus · $2.80 · Weekday commuter-only; limited runs, no weekend service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/trimet-bus-291-pdx-forest-grove - **Uber** — Rideshare · 20-25 min without traffic; 40+ min in heavy traffic (user-reported) · Roughly $25-60 PDX–central Portland depending on surge (user-reported) · On-demand 24/7, subject to driver availability URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Travelers recommend the MAX Red Line from downtown to PDX as a cost-effective and efficient access method, especially since it drops you near check-in. - _Quiet_: For a quieter experience, check out the Alaska Lounge near Concourse B, a haven away from busier sections during peak morning hours. - _Money_: Enjoy dining without airport markups, as PDX maintains ‘street pricing’ for its concessions, so indulging doesn't dent your wallet. - _Time_: Security lines can vary greatly; using Google Maps or the TSA app for live updates may save time. Walking to the less crowded checkpoint might be worth it. - _Local_: Avail of the free bike parking, and consider biking to the airport, using the well-provided bike paths, which connects with Portland's cycling culture. - _Avoid_: If arriving hungry late at night, get food early; most eateries close before the last flights, leaving limited options. - _Hidden Gem_: Plane spotters love Concourse D for sunset views over Mount Hood, making it a treat for aviation enthusiasts. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/PDX.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/pdx/departures — HTML page with live departures