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  • PDX Airport Overview
    Portland International PDX Airport is located on Airport Road, off Interstate Hwy 205, a 30-minute drive from downtown Portland, Oregon. It is a bright and user-friendly airport. To get there, you can take the MAX light rail service connecting it to downtown Portland in under 40 minutes. Most major airlines serve the Airport-- Alaska Airlines and its affiliated Horizon Air offering the most flights. With a multitude of direct and connecting flights to domestic and international destinations, Portland Airport is a world-class airport. Over-the-roadway reader signs advise passengers of traffic congestion, parking availability & important announcements. Work on two primary runways began in 2009 with the first phase of the extension and rehabilitation of the north runway. The extension is needed to accommodate larger aircraft that require the extra length for takeoff at PDX when the longer south runway closes for rehabilitation in 2011.

    Its modern passenger terminal is roughly shaped like an ‘H’ with ticketing (upper level) and baggage claim (lower level) in the center and five in-line concourses forming the legs. The passenger terminal is divided into North (D & E) and South (A, B & D) concourses. The concourse connector provides easy access between North and South Concourses and and allows passengers to move freely between them without additional screening. Moving sidewalks provide fast access between concourses. Also, in the center is the noteworthy Oregon Market, which offers above-average shopping and eating options. WiFi Access points cover presently over 70 percent of the Terminal's main level. The Conference Center provides the flexibility of seven rooms, accommodating groups from five to 65, with a complete range of business services, staff and catering options. Portland International's passenger terminal consists of five Service Centers, each with their own amenities:

    South Service Center--near concourse A/B/C security checkpoint, offers ATM machines, a mail drop, UPS and FedEX dropboxes, and a self-service insurance counter. North Service Center--near concourse D/E security checkpoint, has an ATM machine and mail drop. Concourse A Service Center--just before Gate A-2, offers ATM, change, and vending machines (snacks, beverages), as well as workstations with phones, computer ports and cell phone charging stations. Concourse C Service Centers--across from Gates 4 and 14, provide ATMs, vending machines (snacks, beverages), change machine, workstations with phones and computer ports and cell phone charging stations. Concourse D Service Center--near Gate D7, offers ATM, change and vending machines (snacks, beverages), telephone workstations with computer ports and cell phone charging stations.

    If you need to pick up a passenger at the airport, use the free Cell Phone Lot located off of N.E. Airport Way and N.E. 82nd Avenue. As you approach the airport, signs will guide you to the waiting area--stay with your car until your party collected luggage and calls you to be picked up at the curb (a 3-minute drive). Other parking options include:
    (a) The Parking Garage: next to the passenger terminal, with a clearance of 8 feet and direct access to the ticketing level of the passenger terminal.
    (b) The Long-term Lot: near the parking garage, with free 24/7 accessible shuttle service to the main terminal. A portion of the lot is closed, reducing available spaces to 1050. If the lot is near capacity, consider either valet parking or the economy lot.
    (c) The Economy Lot: near I-205, off Airport Way, with red and blue sections corresponding to their free and accessible parking shuttles.
    (d) Valet Parking: Gold Key Valet (Tel: 888.862.4350) is the quickest and most convenient way to park at PDX. Look for 'Valet Parking' on the blue information signs as you approach the terminal. The valet drop-off is located on the outer lane of the upper ticketing/departures level.
    Free motorcycle parking is available on the arrival level under the upper roadway. Parking is well marked. For Oversized Vehicle Parking call 503.460.4848.

    To get from the Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi or limo, or the MAX Light Rail, whose station is located outside the southern end of the terminal near concourses A and B. The pickup area for taxis, town cars, long-haul shuttles, hotel vans and parking lot shuttle buses is in the center section of the airport terminal's lower roadway, on the baggage claim, and at departure level. Airporter shuttles, off-airport rental car shuttles and reserved vehicles are situated in the section of the lower roadway closest to the garage. Most providers serve downtown Portland--a 20-40 minute drive.