PDX - Portland 🇺🇸

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Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Portland International Airport (ICAO: KPDX / IATA: PDX)

Location (City, Country)
Portland, Oregon, United States

Airport Type & Size
PDX is a medium-sized international airport that supports passenger, cargo, and military operations.

Runways:

• Runway 10R/28L: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
• Runway 10L/28R: 9,825 ft / 2,995 m

The airport features two parallel runways and a large, efficient airfield layout suitable for a mix of S, M, L, and X aircraft categories.
It also serves as an operational base for the Oregon Air National Guard (USAF).

Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?

• Perfectly scaled West Coast option that avoids the complexity of SEA while offering strong domestic and international variety
• Hosts a wide range of aircraft sizes, from regional turboprops to long-haul widebodies
• Rich cargo operations that include DHL, FedEx, UPS, Amazon Air, and more
• Visually attractive location near the Columbia River, with views of Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens
• Light rail, bridges, and city views add immersive scenery potential
• Military presence from the Oregon ANG allows for potential Easter eggs or special scenarios
• PDX could be used for West Coast regional mission balancing and long-haul connections to Europe and Asia

Major Airlines & Routes
Passenger Carriers:

• Hub: Alaska Airlines
• Major: American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier
• International: British Airways (B78X), Condor (A339), KLM, Volaris, WestJet Encore, Icelandair

Cargo Carriers:

• Amazon Air
• DHL
• FedEx & FedEx Feeder
• UPS
• Kalitta Air
• Ameriflight, AirNet Express, AirPac Airlines, Martinaire, Western Global

Military:

• Oregon Air National Guard (F-15C/E)

Sample Destinations
Domestic: SEA, SFO, LAX, LAS, PHX, DEN, ORD, DFW, JFK, BOS, ATL, CLT, MIA, HNL, ANC, SLC, SAN, MCO, STL, RNO, SMF, BOI, GEG, BZN

International:

• AMS, FRA, LHR, KEF, YYZ, YVR, MEX, GDL, PVR, SJD

Unique Features or Challenges

• Dual runways support high-traffic operations
• Excellent scenery: riverside, mountain views, downtown cityscape
• Integrated light rail station and red tram visual opportunity
• Cargo and military ops can add mission variety
• Could act as a Pacific Northwest hub for domestic and transpacific WoA routes
• Ideal size for mid-tier gameplay with great route diversity

Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos

Portland International Airport - Wikipedia