Facility Overview
The Economy Parking facility at 10105 NE Airport Way serves as the primary budget-friendly long-term and short-term surface parking option for Portland International Airport (PDX). Situated directly along the main airport corridor in Northeast Portland, this expansive open-air parking lot features thousands of well-marked stalls organized into clearly designated colored zones and numbered aisles. Because it is an open-air surface lot without covered decks or low overhead beams, it accommodates vehicles with wide-open vertical headroom. Standard passenger cars, crossover SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, camper-style vans, and roof-rack-equipped utility vehicles can navigate and park with ease, provided they fit within standard single-stall dimensions.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Designed primarily for travelers departing from or arriving at Portland International Airport, the facility provides fast and dependable connectivity to the main PDX terminal concourses (A, B, C, D, and E). In addition to direct terminal access via complimentary continuous shuttles, the lot sits immediately adjacent to the Cascade Station shopping district (less than 1 mile away), which features major retail hubs like IKEA, Target, Best Buy, and an array of dining options including Buffalo Wild Wings and Red Robin. The facility is also conveniently situated near airport-adjacent hospitality properties, the Colwood Golf Center (2 miles west), and the Columbia River recreation areas along Marine Drive.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The parking lot is seamlessly accessible via NE Airport Way, which links directly to Interstate 205 (I-205), Interstate 84 (I-84), and NE 82nd Avenue. Ingress and egress points feature multiple automated ticketing and payment lanes designed to keep vehicle queues moving smoothly, even during peak early-morning flight departures and holiday travel periods. For onward transit, complimentary PDX shuttle buses run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, picking passengers up at clearly marked sheltered stops throughout the lot every 7 to 10 minutes and delivering them curbside to the terminal. Additionally, the TriMet MAX Light Rail Red Line serves nearby Cascade Station and the PDX terminal station, offering direct rail transit to downtown Portland and Beaverton.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Expansive open-air surface parking with high-visibility lighting and wide turning aisles
- Free 24/7 express shuttle bus service running every 7–10 minutes directly to the PDX terminal
- Dedicated ADA-accessible parking stalls adjacent to shuttle pick-up shelters with wheelchair-accessible buses
- Heated passenger waiting shelters equipped with bus tracking indicators throughout the lot
- Comprehensive perimeter fencing, security patrols, and continuous CCTV surveillance
- Automated self-service payment lanes supporting credit/debit cards, contactless mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay), and ticket validation
- Complimentary vehicle emergency assistance services including jump-starts and tire inflation
Ideal For
- Long-term and short-term travelers flying out of Portland International Airport seeking cost-effective on-site parking
- Drivers with tall SUVs, oversized pickup trucks, or rooftop cargo boxes requiring open vertical clearance
- Visitors meeting arriving passengers or handling terminal drop-offs who need extended waiting capacity
- Business commuters and vacationers prioritizing frequent, round-the-clock terminal shuttle transfers
Visitor & Driver Tips
Before leaving your vehicle, take a photo of your aisle number, section marker, and nearest shuttle shelter to ensure an effortless return journey. Peak holiday travel periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and midsummer weekends) can see high lot occupancy; check real-time parking availability on the official PDX airport website prior to arrival or allow an extra 20–30 minutes to locate a stall and catch the shuttle bus. Keep your parking ticket safe inside your vehicle out of direct sunlight, or use quick-pay express exit lanes with a credit card upon departure.
