PDX guide
Portland, OR
Portland International
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Security wait
General TSA
11 min
PreCheck
7 min
Customs
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Reading
Modeled
Security
Terminal BC
min
Terminal DE
min
Modeled waits
Wait times for PDX are modeled from historical patterns. They are not a live checkpoint reading. Airports with scraped data show a Live badge.
Portland International has a single security checkpoint that feeds all concourses (A through E). TSA PreCheck is available at dedicated lanes within this central checkpoint. PDX is regularly ranked as one of the best U.S. airports for food, retail, and overall passenger experience. The compact design means post-security walking distances are minimal. The MAX Red Line light rail runs directly between the airport and downtown Portland, making it one of the most transit-accessible airports in the country. Checkpoint throughput is generally faster than busier hub airports; arriving 90 minutes before domestic departure is typically sufficient during non-peak periods.