Hello. We are glad you are here. If you haven't flown in a while, you'll notice that PDX looks a little different; that's because parts of the airport are under construction.
Here's what you need to know:
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There may be a lot of noise in PDX.
There may be a lot of noise when you check in at PDX as we opened new main terminal in August 2024. Free sensory kits are available at the Travel Oregon Welcome Center in the baggage claim area for those who need them.
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Walking distances to gates B and E are longer.
To guide everyone safely around the construction of the main terminal at PDX, walking distances to Gates B and E will double through early 2026. Mobility assistance is available to everyone. Call 503 460 4300. More information.
Some more useful tips
- Arrive a little early. Take more time to get to your gate. (We recommend two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international flights, but travelers should also check with their airlines.) You might want to arrive even earlier to enjoy all the new shops and restaurants!
- Follow overhead signage. There are new routes to Concourse B and Concourse E to safely navigate the main terminal building. Follow the overhead signs to your gate.
- Looking for coffee or a snack before going through security? Peet's Coffee & Tea and Your Northwest Travel Mart are at Baggage Claim , and The Country Cat, Portland Coffee Roasters and Loyal Legion are opening new locations right after check-in.
- Expect to see: lots of construction workers hard at work.
- Why is all this happening? We are bringing to life these new designs for PDX. The new main terminal opened in August 2024 and the next phase of the project will end in early 2026.
Construction map
Here is a map that highlights some of the changes in the ticket lobby and when going through security. The concourse connector, or shortcut between concourses after security, has reopened, but you'll still save time by following the signs to the security checkpoint associated with your gate.
Answering your questions
Accessibility resources
Visit FlyPDX.com/Accessibility for a complete list of accessibility resources. To request wheelchair assistance, call 503 460 4300.
Pre-security changes
Peet's Coffee & Tea and Your Northwest Travel Mart are in Baggage Claim, and The Country Cat, Portland Coffee Roasters, and Loyal Legion are opening new locations right after the box office. For shopping, Orox, Missionary Chocolates, Paper Epiphanies, and Hello From Portland are all opening pre-security as well.
Concourse Connector
The concourse connector is now open! Travelers will continue to save time by using the security checkpoint at their boarding gate.
Yes. Both B/C and D/E checkpoints operate 24/7 in PDX.
Yes. All connecting passengers at PDX can use the Express Lane. If you are approved for TSA PreCheck, you can also use that lane in PDX.