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Portland International Airport Guide (PDX)

Airport info
Code: PDX
Address:
7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, Oregon 97218, United States
Location:

Portland International Airport is situated 14km (9 miles) northeast of Portland.

Number of terminals: 1
Telephone:
(503) 460 4040.
Timezone: GMT -8:00
Portland International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Portland International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Major runway improvements, which began at Portland International Airport in May 2009, are due for completion in late 2011.

Information: 

Two staffed information desks operate in baggage reclaim, with other information points located around the terminal. Uniformed volunteers provide passenger assistance at peak periods. Computerised kiosks and brochures provide information in Chinese, English, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Foreign-language assistance is also available through AT&T at the information desks. The airport's information centre can provide further information (tel: (503) 460 4234).

Website: 
www.portofportland.com
Driving directions: 

The terminal is served by Airport Way, which leads directly off Interstate 205. Comprehensive driving directions from various areas can be found on the airport's website.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Light rail: TriMet MAX light rail services (tel: (503) 238 7433; www.trimet.org) run from Portland International Airport to central Portland (journey time: approximately 40 minutes) and Beaverton on the Red Line. Tickets are available from machines in the arrivals lobby area and on the station platform, which is located on Airport Way, close to the terminal building. A one-way ticket costs US$2.40.

Public transport road: 

Bus: Many shuttles and coaches operate from Portland International Airport to various areas around Portland.

Taxi: Taxis are readily available, departing from the Ground Transportation Center on the west side of the parking garage, in front of Arrivals. The journey to downtown Portland usually takes between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

A full service bank is located in the terminal building. ATMs and two bureaux de change are also available.

Communication: 

Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout much of Portland International Airport, on the network 'flypdx'. Postage stamps are available at ATMs, as well as at the News Express and Your Northwest Travel Mart shops near the security area.

Food: 

There is a good selection of cafés, bars and restaurants at Portland International Airport, within the terminal building.

Shopping: 

There are numerous shops at Portland International Airport, but duty-free is only available once on-board the aircraft. No sales tax, however, is charged at airport outlets, which include sportswear providers, bookshops and retailers selling specialist local products.

Luggage: 

A lost property service is available in Arrivals (tel: (503) 460 4272).

Other: 

Other facilities at Portland International Airport include a hairdresser’s, a massage salon, a shoeshine kiosk; three members’ lounges and a children’s play area.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The PDX Conference Centre (tel: (503) 460 4050) offers meeting rooms and business facilities and can accommodate up to 65 people. Audiovisual equipment, photocopying, fax facilities, workstations with computers, private telephone rooms, typewriters, and a secretarial and notary service are available. Communication services, including fax, PC workstations and postal facilities, are also available at service centres on Concourses C and D. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in most parts of the terminal building.

Disabled facilities: 

Portland International Airport is well equipped for disabled travellers. Facilities include adapted toilets, TTY telephones, visual paging and a guide dog area. Reserved car parking spaces are available in the parking garage, next to the elevators, as well as near the bus shelters in the economy and long-term car parks. Airport shuttles are wheelchair-accessible. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Car parking: 

There is a covered car park with direct access to the terminal. Economy and long-term car parks are also available, with free shuttle buses running to/from the terminal. Motorcycles are not permitted in any of the car parks; however, parking for motorcycles is free on the arrivals level. Valet parking is available just outside the terminal, as is a 'cellphone' car park for ‘meeters and greeters’. For more information on parking call: (503) 460 4848.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies at Portland International Airport include: Avis, Budget, National, Enterprise and Hertz, which are all located in the Car Rental Center, on the first floor of the main car park. Advantage, Alamo, Budget and Thrifty have kiosks located just outside the centre.

Airport hotels

There are two hotels at Portland International Airport, and numerous others within a short distance. Many offer courtesy shuttles to and from the terminal.

Embassy Suites Portland Airport

Less than 1.6km (1 mile) from the entrance of Portland International Airport, Embassy Suites offers two-room, apartment-style accommodation, together with a shared pool, gymnasium, and 24-hour business centre. Breakfast is included, and there is a restaurant on site.

Telephone: (503) 460 3000.
Website:
embassysuites.hilton.com
Hampton Inn Portland Airport

Located on the grounds of Portland International Airport, the 129-room Hampton Inn offers shuttle transfers, a pool, business facilities and meeting rooms. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and there is an on-site convenience shop.

Telephone: (503) 288 2423.
Website:
www.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Portland Airport

The Holiday Inn, which is located about 3 km (2 miles) from Portland International Airport, offers a range of accommodation from standard rooms to executive suites. The hotel has an on-site health/fitness centre, business centre, and numerous meeting rooms.

Telephone: (503) 256 5000.
Website:
www.holidayinn.com
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport

A straightforward and unpretentious offering around 1km (0.6 mile) from Portland International Airport. The Red Lion offers a business centre, restaurant, pool, fitness facilities, and complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.

Telephone: (503) 255 6722.
Website:
redlion.rdln.com
Residence Inn Portland Airport at Cascade Station

Just 1.6km (1 mile) from Portland International Airport, the Residence Inn offers an airport shuttle service and complimentary on-site parking. Hotel facilities include meeting space, a fitness centre and a pool.

Telephone: (503) 284 1800.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel

Following a recent US$8 million refurbishment, the luxury on-site option at Portland Airport hotel has a 24-hour shuttle service to and from the terminal, extensive business and meeting facilities, and a 24-hour fitness facility including an indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Telephone: (503) 281 2500.
Website:
www.starwoodhotels.com
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel

The Shilo Inn Suites Hotel is a short ride away from Portland International Airport and offers a shuttle service to the terminal, as well as free parking and complimentary breakfast. The hotel also has a pool.

Telephone: (503) 252 7500.
Website:
www.shiloinns.com

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