Portland International Airport

Portland International Airport is the primary airport for Portland, Oregon, and a major hub for Alaska Airlines. PDX handles around 20 million passengers per year and sits about 12 miles northeast of downtown Portland along the Columbia River. Alaska Airlines operates a significant base at PDX, with strong connections to cities in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii, and Mexico. Delta Air Lines also has a meaningful presence, particularly for transatlantic service to Europe and Asia. International service includes direct flights to Tokyo, Amsterdam, and several Mexican cities. PDX is known for its distinctive Oregon-focused passenger experience, with local food vendors and regional retail dominating the post-security concourse. The airport underwent a major terminal renovation completed in 2024, expanding capacity and modernizing the core concourse. PDX has historically been considered one of the best airports in America for passenger experience, ranking highly in J.D. Power and other passenger satisfaction surveys.