Portland International Airport underwent a radical transformation, with ticketing counters, security checkpoints and exit lanes all moving to brand-new homes inside the sprawling new main terminal building. The wide-open space below the nine-acre mass timber roof is a great place for dining, exploring or just taking in the outdoorsy vibe, but at some point, travelers flying out of PDX will have to find their way out to their gates. If there’s one thing the folks at @pdxairport want to stress, it

More fun. More flow. Coming to PDX in 2026. New year, new-er PDX. In 2026, there will be 30% more of the main terminal to explore, and getting around will feel a whole lot easier. This final phase of construction is opening in stages, so a few familiar routes are about to change. Then change again. We promise it’s all worth it. Here’s the quick rundown: January 20th: Goodbye, South Bypass Early March: Goodbye, North Bypass Early-April: Hello, new exit lanes By June: Hello, new escalators to bagg