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Where should we meet for a pickup at PDX?
PDX uses one terminal building with upper and lower roadways rather than separate airline terminals. A family pickup may use either level, but it must be an immediate handoff. Confirm the roadway level and an exterior door or marker so the driver does not search both curbs.
PDX route identity
This page is for Portland International (PDX). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- Both upper and lower terminal roadways support pickup and drop-off.
- Only active loading or unloading is permitted at the frontage.
- Vehicles may not be left unattended at either level.
Mistakes to avoid
- Sending only the word arrivals as a meeting instruction.
- Checking both levels after entering the terminal roadway.
- Leaving the car to look for the passenger inside.
PDX pickup questions
Which level is PDX passenger pickup?
Either terminal roadway can work; select upper or lower before the driver enters the loop.
May I stop while the PDX passenger walks outside?
No. The official rule requires the passenger and luggage to be at the curb before the stop qualifies as active loading.
How should we describe the meeting point?
Send the roadway level and the nearest signed exterior door or visible landmark.
Related PDX pickup guidance
PDX pickup timing
Connect the pickup_zones draft to the related pickup_timing guide.
PDX waiting areas
Connect the pickup_zones draft to the related waiting_areas guide.
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