Portland International Airport

Portland International Airport is a major airport serving the city of Portland, Oregon, and is operated by the Port of Portland. It is located about 6 miles northeast of downtown Portland, Oregon, near the Columbia River, and is a hub for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. The airport is also a focus city for Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, and offers non-stop flights to numerous destinations in North America, Asia, and Europe, including Tokyo, London, and Amsterdam.

● Overview

Portland International Airport is a significant economic driver for the Portland metropolitan area, generating over $2 billion in economic activity each year and supporting over 10,000 jobs, according to a study by the University of Oregon. The airport is known for its unique features, such as its carpet, which has become a popular cultural phenomenon, and its pre-security areas, which offer a range of amenities, including restaurants, shops, and lounges, such as the Delta Sky Club and the Alaska Airlines Board Room. The airport is also home to a number of art installations, including works by Henri Matisse and Frank Stella, and is a popular destination for Travel+Leisure readers.

● History

The airport was originally built in 1926 as Swan Island Municipal Airport, and was later renamed Portland-Columbia Airport in 1928, and then Portland International Airport in 1940, after the completion of a new terminal building designed by Pietro Belluschi. During World War II, the airport was used as a military base, and was home to the United States Army Air Forces and the Royal Air Force. In the 1950s and 1960s, the airport underwent significant expansion, with the addition of new runways and terminal buildings, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Gensler. The airport has continued to grow and evolve over the years, with the addition of new airlines, such as JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines, and new destinations, such as San Francisco International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

● Facilities

The airport has three runways, including one instrument landing system-equipped runway, and a range of facilities, including a Federal Aviation Administration control tower, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility, and a TSA checkpoint, designed by HOK. The airport is also home to a number of lounges, including the Delta Sky Club, the Alaska Airlines Board Room, and the United Club, and offers a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restrooms, designed by ZGF Architects. The airport is also a popular destination for food and drink, with a range of options, including Cafe Gratitude, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, and Voodoo Doughnut, and is home to a number of shops, including The Paradies Shops and Hudson Group.

● Airlines_and_Destinations

The airport is served by a number of airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, which offer non-stop flights to numerous destinations, including Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Denver International Airport, and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The airport is also a hub for Horizon Air, which offers flights to destinations in the Pacific Northwest, including Eugene, Oregon, Medford, Oregon, and Redmond, Oregon. International destinations include Vancouver International Airport, Calgary International Airport, and London Heathrow Airport, served by airlines such as Air Canada, WestJet, and British Airways.

● Ground_Transportation

The airport is accessible by car, with a range of parking options, including parking garages and surface parking lots, designed by Watson Wyatt. The airport is also served by a number of public transportation options, including the TriMet light rail system, which connects the airport to downtown Portland, Oregon, and the Portland Streetcar system, which connects the airport to the Pearl District and other neighborhoods. Taxi and ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available, and the airport is a popular destination for cyclists, with a range of bike parking options and a bike-sharing system, designed by Social Bicycles.

● Statistics

The airport is one of the busiest in the United States, with over 19 million passengers per year, according to data from the Airports Council International - North America. The airport has a strong economic impact on the Portland metropolitan area, generating over $2 billion in economic activity each year, according to a study by the University of Oregon. The airport is also a major cargo hub, with over 200,000 tons of cargo per year, and is served by a number of cargo airlines, including FedEx Express and UPS Airlines. The airport has received numerous awards and accolades, including being named one of the best airports in the United States by Travel+Leisure and one of the most sustainable airports in the world by the Air Transport World. Category:Airports in Oregon