Airport

PWM Portland International Jetport Airport

Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) serves Portland. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPWM
ICAOKPWM
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation23 m

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The airport in numbers

Portland International Jetport Airport — facts & history

We pulled Portland International Jetport Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.0M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.2M in 2019.

Passengers / year
2.0M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.2M
in 2019
Elevation
23 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2004–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Portland International Jetport Airport to Portland

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From PWM to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Boston156 km163 min$294–$467
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Portland International Jetport Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Portland ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Portland International Jetport Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: JetBlue Airways · AirTran Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Portland International Jetport Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Portland International Jetport Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Portland shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Portland International Jetport Airport to the centre of Portland?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Portland International Jetport Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Portland International Jetport Airport to Portland?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Portland International Jetport Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Portland International Jetport Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Baltimore, New York. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Portland International Jetport Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Portland International Jetport Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Portland International Jetport Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026