Hello. We're glad you're here. If you haven't flown in a while, you'll notice that PDX looks a little different; that's because 60% of our new main terminal opened in August 2024, and the other 40% is now under construction (opening in early 2026).
Here's what you need to know:
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New exit route from Concourse B in December.
This December 2024, if you arrive on the Concourse B gates between 6pm and 3am, you will likely use a new exit door that puts you directly into baggage claim. If you have a connecting flight, you'll need to head up to the ticket lobby and pass through security again. PDX staff will be there to support you. These alternate routes keep everyone safe as we bring the other 40% of PDX's new main terminal to life.
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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 in Baggage Claim, and The Country Cat, Portland Coffee Roasters and Loyal Legion have 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
If your question is not answered below, please call or text our customer service team for more details: 503.460.4234.
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.