New terminal opens at Portland International

Portland International Airport's (PDX) new main terminal opened for operations on August 14, 2024. Built and designed by more than 30,000 craftspeople, the new PDX has space for double the previous capacity. “Our focus throughout this entire project was: How do we reflect the pride and love we all have for the region, in the new PDX? And that question drove every decision. To work with locally owned small businesses using local materials, to fill the new PDX with local art and shops.” said Curtis Robinhold, Executive Director for the Port of Portland. “It was a lot of local love for the Pacific Northwest that made it all happen.” The $2.15 billion expansion is being completed in two phases. The next and final phase, to construct permanent exist lanes, meet and greet areas, and shops and restaurants, starts August 15 and will be completed by early 2026. Alaska Airlines has its second largest hub is PDX and is set to operate more routes from the newly refurbished terminal within the coming months along with a new lounge in 2026.