Portland International Jetport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Portland International Jetport (PWM) uses a compact, linear terminal footprint with a three-level “over-and-under” layout: curbside ticketing and baggage claim on Level 1, a centralized TSA checkpoint on Level 3, and a short, straight concourse on Level 2 with Gates 1–11. Parking and ground transport wrap the building in a one-way loop, with the adjacent garage and the remote Pink Lot shaping most arrival timing across Portland’s main airport hub.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single terminal | JetBlue, American, Delta, United, Southwest | Level 1 ticketing + baggage claim | Walk, shuttle, taxi, rideshare, METRO bus |
| Level 3 security node | — | TSA screening + garage skybridge | Escalator, elevator, stairs |
| Level 2 concourse | — | Gates 1–11, concessions | Walk |
Portland International Jetport Map Strategy
- Treat 4:30–7:00 AM as a different airport: plan routes around TSA spillback down the escalators and stairs, not the stanchions at Level 3.
- Lock in a parking decision before you hit the terminal loop: if the garage is full, the Pink Lot diversion + shuttle cycle becomes a built-in buffer, not a surprise.
- Use curbside geography to reduce pickup stress: taxi curb sits at baggage claim doors, while rideshare requires the signed walk to designated zones near the Ground Transportation area.
- For ADA needs, route by elevators first, not the skybridge: accessible garage parking → garage elevator → Level 1 crosswalk → terminal doors keeps grades and stairs out of the path.
2026 Portland International Jetport Map + Printable PDF
Peak operations at PWM still hinge on two pinch points travelers don’t expect: early-morning TSA spillback into the vertical circulation core and parking overflow that triggers a Pink Lot diversion plus shuttle time. A current 2026 map should make those failure modes legible at a glance—showing the Level 1→Level 3 security approach, the skybridge’s “carry-on only” advantage, and the exact ground-transport pickup zones outside baggage claim.
2026 Portland International Jetport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (in feet/meters) from the main terminal entrance to the start of the TSA queue area where lines overflow during morning peaks?
The TSA overflow queue typically begins about 150–250 feet (46–76 meters) from the main Level 1 terminal entrance, with the spillback extending into the vertical circulation corridor leading to Level 3. During the 4:30–7:00 AM surge, the “start of the line” is often not at the Level 3 stanchions but on the Level 1 approach to the escalators/stairs just east of the ticket counters, where passengers stack without a clear sightline to screening.
| Route point | Where to measure from | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| Main terminal doors (Level 1) → base of the vertical core (escalators/stairs area) | Entrance doors near ticketing side → start of spillback | 150–250 ft (46–76 m) |
| Base of vertical core → TSA checkpoint area (Level 3) | Same node → upstairs screening zone | 2 levels vertical (escalator/elevator/stairs) |
Where is the Pink Lot shuttle drop-off point relative to airline check-in counters (exact path and distance)?
The Pink Lot shuttle drops at the Level 1 ticketing curb front, within about 0–50 feet (0–15 meters) of the airline check-in counters. The practical path is curb-to-doors directly in front of the ticketing lobby on the west side of Level 1, then straight inside to the counter line without crossing the terminal length toward baggage claim.
- Shuttle drop-off: Level 1 ticketing curb front (west/outbound side).
- Enter doors immediately at the drop-off curb.
- Walk straight into the ticketing lobby to the counters.
What is the exact walking distance from the parking garage elevators to the check-in hall (fastest indoor route)?
Walking from the parking garage elevator core to the Level 1 check-in hall is about 100–150 feet (30–46 meters) on the fastest bag-friendly route. The quickest path is to take the garage elevator down to Level 1 (ground), exit the garage toward the terminal, cross the marked pedestrian crosswalk over Jetport Access Road, then enter the Level 1 ticketing doors directly opposite the garage.
- Start at the main public garage elevator lobby (any upper level).
- Ride elevator to Level 1 (ground/public).
- Exit to the terminal-facing side and use the marked crosswalk.
- Enter the Level 1 ticketing lobby doors; check-in counters are immediately inside.
Where is the Pink Lot shuttle pick-up location when returning from the terminal (exact curb/zone outside baggage claim)?
The Pink Lot return shuttle pick-up is at the far eastern end of the Level 1 baggage claim curb, directly at the Ground Transportation Booth just outside the terminal doors. After collecting bags, stay on the baggage claim (east/arrivals) side of Level 1 and walk to the end of the curb frontage where ground-transport signage and the booth are clustered.
- Exit through the baggage claim doors (Level 1).
- Turn toward the east end of the curb (away from ticketing).
- Stand at the Ground Transportation Booth area for the Pink Lot shuttle.
What is the exact walking distance from baggage claim exit to the rideshare/taxi pickup zone (so travelers can estimate exposure/time in bad weather)?
The taxi pickup is roughly 10–30 feet (3–9 meters) from the baggage claim exit, while the rideshare pickup walk is about 150–300 feet (46–91 meters) to the designated zones. Taxis stage essentially at the curb outside the baggage claim doors on Level 1, but Uber/Lyft pickups require following the “Rideshare/Transportation Plaza” wayfinding away from the immediate doors toward the signed pickup columns near the Ground Transportation area.
| Pickup mode | From where | Approx. walking distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Baggage claim exit doors → taxi curb | 10–30 ft (3–9 m) |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Baggage claim exit doors → designated rideshare zone | 150–300 ft (46–91 m) |
Where is the closest public bus stop to the terminal entrance, and what is the exact walking route from that stop to the doors?
The closest public bus stop is the METRO Route 7 stop at the Ground Transportation Booth outside the eastern baggage claim doors on Level 1. From the stop, the route to the terminal is a straight curb-to-doors move at the same eastern end: walk from the signed bus stop pad to the Ground Transportation Booth cluster, then enter the adjacent baggage claim doors immediately beside it.
- Board/alight at the METRO Route 7 stop by the Ground Transportation Booth (east end).
- Walk along the curb frontage a few steps to the nearest baggage claim entrance doors.
- Enter Level 1 through those doors; the interior corridor runs west toward ticketing.
What is the exact route (and distance) for a wheelchair user from accessible parking on each garage level to check-in without stairs/steep grades?
The no-stairs ADA route runs via the garage elevators to Level 1, then the marked crosswalk to the Level 1 ticketing doors, with a longest-case walking distance around 400 feet (122 meters) depending on the accessible space location. The steep-grade and stair risk is highest if you use the Level 3 skybridge and then have to backtrack down inside the terminal to reach ticketing, so the simplest accessible path keeps everything on Level 1 until you’re at the counters.
- From any garage level ADA space, roll to the nearest garage elevator bank.
- Take the elevator to Level 1 (ground/public).
- Exit the garage toward the terminal and use the marked pedestrian crosswalk over Jetport Access Road.
- Enter the Level 1 ticketing doors; check-in counters are immediately inside on the west/outbound side.
Where is the wheelchair assistance meeting point relative to ticketing (exact location marker a traveler can navigate to)?
The wheelchair assistance meeting point is on Level 1 near the Baggage Claim area by the Visitor Information Desk, not at the ticketing counters. This “Meeting Point” sits on the east/inbound side of the terminal, so from ticketing you traverse the main Level 1 corridor past the central interior spine toward baggage claim, then stop near the Visitor Information Desk and adjacent baggage claim zone.
- Start reference: Level 1 ticketing lobby (west side).
- Walk east along the main Level 1 corridor toward baggage claim.
- Locate the Visitor Information Desk area; the Meeting Point is in that lower-level zone near baggage claim.
What is the exact walking distance from TSA exit to the furthest gates (longest walk scenario) so morning-delay risk can be quantified?
Walking from the TSA exit to the furthest gates is about 400–500 feet (122–152 meters) in the longest-walk scenario. After screening on Level 3, passengers descend to Level 2 and land near the middle of the Gates 1–11 line, so the longest walk is to either end of the concourse—Gate 1 on one side or Gate 11 on the other—staying entirely indoors on a flat, linear corridor.
- TSA exit (Level 3) → down to Level 2 concourse center.
- Turn toward the far end of the concourse (Gate 1 or Gate 11).
- Continue straight to the end gate area.
