Portland International Airport (PDX) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips

Portland, United States · PDX · North America

Terminal Guide

TerminalAirlinesNotes
Concourse A (International & Alaska domestic)Alaska Airlines,Delta international,Condor,Japan Airlines
Concourse C (domestic)American,Hawaiian,Frontier,Sun Country
Concourse D & E (domestic)United,Southwest,Spirit

Lounge Directory

LoungeLocationAccess
Alaska Airlines LoungeAlaska MVPG 75K, first class on Alaska, Priority Pass (limited)
United ClubUnited Club membership, United MileagePlus Club card
Delta Sky ClubDelta Sky Club membership, Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited visits)

Pro Tips

  • The MAX Red Line from PDX is one of the best airport rail experiences in the US — easy, cheap, reliable.
  • PDX is famous for its local food and beverage concessions — Powell's Books, Stumptown Coffee, and local Oregon brands are all inside security.
  • The major terminal expansion (Moda Center) is ongoing 2023–2026; expect some temporary disruptions and construction noise.
  • Alaska has a strong presence at PDX with dozens of nonstop routes; if you're connecting west or south, Alaska is often the best option.
  • Oregon sales tax is 0%, making duty-free and retail purchases slightly better value than at other US airports.
  • The Rose Garden parking lot (off-site) is the cheapest long-term option; a free shuttle runs to the terminal.
  • Portland's rainy season (October–May) rarely causes flight delays, but low cloud ceilings occasionally require instrument approaches.

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