Know about Oregon’s Global Railcar Connection?
The last time you watched a freight train rumble by, did you stop to consider how—or where—it’s railcars were designed and engineered? Or, where their…
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Fun Facts about 7 PDX International Destinations
The days grow longer, the sun shines more often, school children tie up the academic year, and work colleagues discuss summer plans. Are any of…
Voices of Vanport: Remembering a 70-year-old tragedy
Photos courtesy of Portland City Archives (above), Shawnte Sims/Vanport Mosaic (left), Kaiser Permanente Archive (middle), Portland City Archives (right). Memorial Day, 1948. The town of…
See How Portland Roasting Coffee Serves up Sustainability
You probably know how local options like Portland Roasting Coffee make Portland International Airport unique. Now learn about green leadership. This month we interviewed Zac…
Find Solar Power at Your Fingertips at PDX
Have you ever wondered how the weather affects solar energy production in the Pacific Northwest? Check real-time data at Portland International Airport to see how…
Go Behind-the-Scenes with the PDX Symphony (Video)
An airport is like an orchestra, where vehicles, bags, planes and people work in harmony to create a symphony of hands and wheels, hospitality and…
How Do You Divert 7 Tons of Waste in One Day?
Can you picture what an international airport garage sale might look like? Probably a lot like our fall cleanup at Portland International Airport. It’s our…
Tick Tock—Where to Find the Best Last-Minute Gifts at PDX
If you still need a few more holiday gifts, you’re not alone. But no need to stress—Portland International Airport has you covered. With a street…
Honey Harvest at Headquarters (Video)
See our own Troy Graham and Suzette Pump suit up for the annual honey harvest at headquarters. Our team maintains the honeybee hive located on top of our 10,000-square-foot eco-roof. Flowering sedum…
PDX Green Plates Serve Up Sustainability
The results are in… Thanks for helping make our Green Plate pilot project a success. About half of our customers chose sustainable, durable dishware reducing…