Portland International Jetport
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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
About Portland International Jetport
Credit: Billy Hathorn on Wikimedia Commons
Portland International Jetport, previously known as Portland-Westbrook Municipal Airport, is an airport in Portland, Maine. Despite being an international airport and its close proximity to Canada, the airline only facilitates US domestic flights, mainly to destinations on the eastern side of the country.
Portland International Jetport is the main airport in Maine, with the most passenger traffic in the state. There are currently no airlines that use Portland International Jetport as a hub.
The airport was built in the 1920s, with the first commercial flight flown to/from the airport in 1931 with a service between Portland and Boston on the now-defunct Boston-Maine Airways. The airport has undergone a number of expansions since being built, with several updates being made to its terminal building, which is the only passenger terminal that exists at the airport.
What is the airport code for Portland International Jetport?
The airport code for Portland International Jetport is PWM.
Airport Location
Portland International Jetport is located in the Cumberland County, west of downtown Portland. It takes around 10–20 minutes to drive from the airport to downtown Portland, depending on what time of day you're travelling.
Facilities
Credit: Masayuki (Yuki) Kawagishi on Flickr
Facilities Include:
- WIFI
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- ATMs
- Passenger assistance
- Currency exchange
- Baggage carts
- Car rental
Lounges by terminal:
There are currently no lounges at Portland International Jetport.
Runways
Credit: Umair Shaikh on Flickr
Portland International Jetport has two runways – runway 11/29 and runway 18/36.
Runway 11/29 (2,195 m in length) is the main runway at the airport and, along with another portion of the terminal, is technically located in the South Portland neighbourhood. Runway 18/36 (1,859 m) is the other runway at the airport and is the slightly smaller runway of the two.
Terminals
There's one terminal building at Portland International Jetport. The terminal is completely handicapped-accessible and has a range of services and amenities. All of the airports' traffic from all airlines is handled at this airport. The terminal building has been renovated at least three times since it was built, with the last major expansion in 2011, when the building underwent a $75 million USD update to allow the capability for more airlines to operate from the airport, as well as updated services and amenities for passengers.
Airlines that fly to Portland International Jetport
There are currently no airlines based out of Portland International Jetport.
Below is a full list of airlines that fly to/from the airport.
| AIRLINE | COUNTRY FROM |
|---|---|
| American Airlines | USA |
| American Eagle | USA |
| Delta & Delta Connection | USA |
| Elite Airways | USA |
| Frontier | USA |
| JetBlue | USA |
| Southwest Airlines | USA |
| United & United Express | USA |
Top Destinations
Top Domestic Routes
febrero 2018–enero 2019| Rank | Destination | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 146,440 | Southwest |
| 2 | New-York-JFK, New York | 129,660 | Delta, JetBlue |
| 3 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 108,920 | American Airlines |
| 4 | Newark, New Jersey | 92,300 | United Airlines |
| 5 | Atlanta, Georgia | 90,290 | Delta |
How to get to Portland International Jetport
By driving
There are both parking facilities and car rental services at Portland International Jetport.
The airport can be accessed via exit 46 of I-95 or by Exit 3 of I-1295 to Western Avenue, South Portland.
By taxi
Taxis can be ordered from the person(s) in charge of your accommodation. Or, by calling 207-879-1903, which is the taxi number given by Portland International Jetport's official website.
By bus
Greater Portland Transit District METRO route #5 travels between downtown Portland and the airport every day.
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