Portland International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Portland International Airport’s terminal is a long, north–south “Great Room” landside hall feeding two main security nodes, with concourses spreading west beyond TSA. The secure-side layout hinges on a single north–south airside connector that links the B/C side to the D/E side, so one wrong checkpoint choice can trigger a long backtrack. Use this guide for the current walking geometry inside Portland’s primary air-travel hub as PDX Next phasing reshapes the usual desire lines.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Terminal Core (Great Room) | Alaska, Delta, United, Southwest | Ticketing, concessions, security access | North/South TSA choice |
| Concourse B/C Zone (South) | Alaska, Horizon | Regional banks, B gates access | B/C Checkpoint, airside connector |
| Concourse D/E Zone (North) | Delta, United, Southwest, international carriers | Mainline, international flows | D/E Checkpoint, airside connector |
| Ground Transport Node | Uber/Lyft, taxi, parking | Garage pickups, tunnel access | tunnels to P1 Transportation Plaza |
Portland International Airport (PDX) Terminal Map Strategy
- Treat checkpoint choice as the first critical decision: B/C (South) for Alaska/Horizon and B gates during open hours; D/E (North) as the 24/7 fail-safe when timing is uncertain.
- Budget for the long-walk penalty to Concourse B: the post-TSA path can be a construction-bypass route with no true shortcut, so add a walking buffer before you commit to food or restrooms.
- Lock in the connector entry points immediately after TSA: from D/E exit, turn left toward “Gates B, C” signage; from B/C exit, turn right toward “Gates D, E” signage—this prevents drifting down the wrong concession hall.
- For arrivals and ground transport, default to the central core down to Level 1 for baggage claim, then follow “TNC/Rideshare” or “Parking Garage” signage into the tunnels to P1; curbside rideshare is a dead end.
2026 Portland International Airport Map + Printable PDF
2026 operations still reflect the Phase 1 main-terminal opening with active phasing that can force longer, perimeter-style walks—especially toward Concourse B. Checkpoint choice remains the highest-risk decision: the D/E (North) checkpoint runs 24/7, while the B/C (South) checkpoint closes overnight. Rideshare pickup is standardized to the Short-Term Garage (P1) via the tunnels, not the curb.
Portland International Airport Overview Map 2025
Portland International Airport Baggage Claim Map 2025
Portland International Airport Ticketing Map 2025
Portland International Airport Concourse B Map 2025
Portland International Airport Concourse C Map 2025
Portland International Airport Concourse D Map 2025
Portland International Airport Concourse E Map 2025
2026 Portland International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (feet/meters) from the nearest TSA exit to the first seating area in Concourse B?
Walking distance is approximately 1,200–1,500 feet (365–457 meters) from the B/C (South) TSA exit to the first Concourse B seating area.
The nearest post-security start point is the exit of the B/C checkpoint into the South Concession Hall. From that TSA exit, stay west through the South Concession Hall until the temporary construction-bypass corridor begins, then follow the corridor wraparound to the Concourse B throat (gate-area signage for B1–B10). The first reliable seating appears only after you clear the hoarding-lined bypass and enter the B gate hold-room zone near the first gate cluster.
Where is the correct TSA checkpoint entrance for Concourse B departures, relative to the main ticketing hall landmarks?
The correct entrance is the B/C security checkpoint at the south end of the main ticketing hall, closest to the Alaska Airlines check-in counters.
From the central “Great Room” area with the stadium-style seating, walk toward the Alaska/Horizon side of the ticket lobby. The checkpoint entrance sits beyond the Alaska counter islands at the far south end, where overhead signs point to “Gates B, C.” If you reach the United/Delta side of the lobby or see signage concentrating on “Gates D, E,” you are drifting north toward the wrong checkpoint for the shortest path to Concourse B.
What is the exact walking distance (feet/meters) from the main ticketing counters to the closest TSA checkpoint entrance?
Walking distance is approximately 300–450 feet (90–137 meters) from the central ticketing-counter area to the nearest TSA checkpoint entrance.
The shortest path starts near the middle of the ticket lobby by the stadium-style seating and information/kiosk zone. From that centerline, the closest checkpoint is whichever end you are already closest to: south toward the B/C checkpoint by Alaska check-in, or north toward the D/E checkpoint by the United/Delta counter area. Because the lobby is wide-open, the practical “closest” entrance is usually the checkpoint at the same end as your airline counter cluster.
Where is the airside concourse connector entrance that allows travel between concourses without exiting security (exact location by gate range/landmark)?
The airside concourse connector entrance is immediately adjacent to each checkpoint exit, not down the main concession hall.
From the D/E (North) checkpoint exit, turn left (south) right away toward overhead signs for “Gates B, C” and the pet relief area before you reach the main North Concession Hall retail cluster. From the B/C (South) checkpoint exit, turn right (north) right away toward overhead signs for “Gates D, E.” If you walk straight ahead into the concession hall first, you’ve passed the earliest, lowest-error connector decision point.
Which door/exit number is the most direct path from the secure-area exit to Baggage Claim (lowest-turn route)?
No single door or exit number exists for the standard secure-to-baggage transition because the primary route is an internal exit into the central core, not an exterior numbered door.
Arrivals flow from the concourses into the central mezzanine area near the stadium-style seating, then down the main central escalator/elevator bank to Level 1 (Baggage Claim). At the bottom of that central bank, the first decision is direction: right (south) for Alaska/Horizon carousels 1–4, left (north) for Delta/United/Southwest and international-facing carousels 5–10. The only exception is the Concourse B night “magic door” protocol that can dump directly into baggage claim during certain hours.
Where is the primary elevator-accessible route from the parking garage to ticketing/check-in (exact elevator bank + exit point)?
The primary elevator-accessible route uses the Short-Term Garage elevator cores labeled “Elk” (south) and “Beaver” (north) that rise directly to Level 2 ticketing/check-in.
From the garage side of the tunnels, follow signs to the nearest elevator core: “Elk” aligns with the south end of the ticket lobby near Alaska and the B/C checkpoint, while “Beaver” aligns with the north end near United/Delta and the D/E checkpoint. Take the elevator to Level 2 (Ticketing/Check-In). The doors open into the rear edge of the main ticket hall, letting you bypass curb ramps and the roadway crossings entirely.
What is the exact route (turn-by-turn via landmarks) from Baggage Claim to the rideshare pickup area (garage level + entry point)?
Rideshare pickup is in the Short-Term Parking Garage (P1) on Level 1 at the Transportation Plaza, reached through the underground tunnels, not at the curb.
Start in Baggage Claim on Level 1 and follow overhead signs for “TNC / Rideshare” or “Parking Garage.” Head to either tunnel entrance (north end near the Delta/United/international side, or south end near the Alaska side), then go down into the tunnel level via the nearest escalator or elevator. Walk the tunnel under the lower roadway until you emerge inside the Short-Term Garage. Stay on Garage Level 1 and follow signs to the Transportation Plaza, where columns/rows are lettered and your app will assign a zone coordinate (for example, a zone/row marker on a garage column).
What is the exact walking distance (feet/meters) from Baggage Claim to the MAX station entrance used for airport departures?
Walking distance is approximately 200–800 feet (60–244 meters) from Baggage Claim to the MAX station entrance, depending on which baggage carousel you start from.
| Start point anchor | Route landmark | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Near Carousel 2 (south end) | exit doors by the Oregon Welcome Center, then outside to the platform | ~150–200 ft (45–60 m) |
| Near Carousel 9/10 (north end) | walk the full length of the baggage hall toward Carousel 2, then exit to MAX | ~800–900 ft (244–274 m) |
The MAX Red Line entrance is at the far south end of the terminal on Level 1, just outside the doors near the Carousel 2 zone.
Where is the shortest indoor route from Arrivals seating/meet-up area to Baggage Claim (minimize wrong corridors)?
The shortest indoor route runs from the stadium-style seating meet-up area straight to the central escalator/elevator bank down to Level 1 Baggage Claim.
From the public meet-up zone in the central “Great Room,” orient on the main opening that leads toward the mezzanine edge above baggage claim. Walk directly to the central vertical core (the biggest escalator/elevator cluster, not the side corridors), then go down one level to Baggage Claim. At the bottom, turn right for Alaska/Horizon carousels 1–4 or left for Delta/United/Southwest carousels 5–10. Avoid drifting into the north or south tunnel signage until after you reach Level 1, because those corridors can pull you toward the garage instead of the carousels.
Where is the most direct route from Concourse D/E TSA exit to the connector path toward B/C (first decision point landmark)?
The most direct route is an immediate left turn at the D/E checkpoint exit toward the signed connector for “Gates B, C.”
As you step out of the D/E (North) security screening area, do not walk straight ahead into the North Concession Hall. Instead, pivot left (south) right away, using the overhead “Gates B, C” signs as your confirmation, with the pet relief area referenced on the same sign cluster. That immediate post-TSA turn is the first decision point; once you pass into the main retail cluster of the north hall, you’ve overshot the cleanest connector entry and will have to backtrack.
