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Portland International Airport (PDX)

5 field notes covering Portland International Airport, Portland.

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Transport Aug 6, 2026

How to Get to PDX Without a Car from Vancouver, Salem, and the Cascades Corridor

Origin‑by‑origin transit playbook for reaching Portland International Airport (PDX) from Vancouver WA, Salem, and Cascades Corridor cities (C‑TRAN 65, Blue Star, Amtrak+MAX), then using the single terminal and multiple l

by Tomás Reyes · PDX
Connections Jul 29, 2026

PDX Layover Time: When a 45–75 Minute Portland Connection Is Actually Safe

Portland International Airport (PDX) runs a single 14‑gate terminal with four concourses and seven lounges. Here is how that layout changes your minimum connection time math, and specific itineraries where a 45–75 minute

by Sloan Marchetti · PDX
Transport Jul 21, 2026

PDX Layover Math: When 7 Lounges Beat a MAX Dash into Portland

For 4–8 hour daytime layovers at Portland International Airport, this is the line between staying in PDX’s lounges and shops vs riding MAX light rail downtown.

by Tomás Reyes · PDX
Transport Jul 20, 2026

$12 Parking, One Terminal, Real Lounges: Why Hawaii‑Bound Flyers Should Start at Portland (PDX)

For Pacific Northwest and NorCal travelers headed to Hawaii, Portland International Airport quietly combines $12/day parking, single-terminal simplicity, and sane transit into a package that can outplay bigger‑hub starts

by Bridget Halsey · PDX
Amenities Jun 19, 2026

Portland International Airport Dining (PDX): Smart Picks Before Your Flight

Realistic guide to eating at Portland International Airport, with PDX spots worth your time and what to skip before boarding.

by Sloan Marchetti · PDX

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