10L/28R, 10R/28L
Offers a full view of the north runway with a Columbia River backdrop, ramp views of Concourse E, and partial views of the south runway, ANG base, and Alaska/Horizon ramp at Concourses A & B; the south side of the 7th floor now only has a partial southwest view due to a 2021 building blocking sightlines. It's a paid garage (~$3/hour), no boarding pass needed, and spotters are generally not bothered by staff or law enforcement.
Marine Drive (northern perimeter road)
10L
A public road with a pedestrian/bike lane along the airport's northern perimeter and the Columbia River; near the Runway 10L threshold the path rises onto a berm giving a view over the fence of arriving and departing aircraft. Free access, with good vantage points near the beginning, middle, and end of the runway; best light from sunrise to ~10:30 AM and 7:30 PM till sundown.
Some of these are AI-generated from published spotting guides and not verified by us. Check access and local rules before you travel.
From the airport's Digital ATIS, information N.
From the airport's Digital ATIS, information N.
METAR KPDX 082253Z 29009KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02720100
