Facility Overview
Situated directly at 1001 Westbrook Street, the Portland International Jetport Parking facility is the primary vehicular parking hub serving Maine\'s largest commercial aviation gateway (PWM). The complex features a modern five-story covered parking garage offering more than 2,000 spaces connected closely to the passenger terminal, alongside adjacent open-air surface lots and a complimentary cell phone waiting area. The covered garage provides dependable weather protection against harsh New England winters and summer storms. The multi-level structure accommodates standard passenger cars, crossovers, and mid-sized SUVs with a standard vehicle clearance of approximately 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m). Drivers operating high-roof commercial vans, lifted trucks, or vehicles with roof-mounted cargo boxes should utilize the adjacent outdoor surface parking lots, which offer open headroom and ample turning radii.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned on the airport grounds immediately southwest of downtown Portland and adjacent to South Portland, this parking facility offers unparalleled convenience for air travelers and local visitors alike. The passenger terminal check-in desks, TSA security checkpoints, and baggage claim areas are just a sheltered 2- to 3-minute walk from the garage elevators. Beyond airport logistics, the location is situated within a 5- to 10-minute drive of major regional attractions, including the Maine Mall retail district (2.5 miles), Thompson\'s Point concert venue and event depot (3 miles), the historic Old Port waterfront district (4.5 miles), and the Cross Insurance Arena (4 miles). It serves as an essential nexus for both departing vacationers and business executives traveling along the Northeast corridor.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Navigating to the parking facility is exceptionally straightforward. Vehicles enter the airport campus directly off Westbrook Street, Jetport Boulevard, or Congress Street (Route 22), with direct, seamless connections to Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike, Exit 46) and Interstate 295 (Exit 3). Well-marked overhead digital gantries guide motorists efficiently into designated lanes for hourly short-term parking, daily long-term garage parking, or open surface lots. Public transit options connect directly on-site: Greater Portland Metro Bus Route 5 stops right outside the terminal entrance, providing frequent, inexpensive public bus transit directly into downtown Portland and the Portland Transportation Center (Amtrak Downeaster and Concord Coach Lines hub).
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Five-story covered parking structure and adjacent open-air surface parking options.
- Convenient complimentary covered skybridge and pedestrian walkways direct to the main passenger terminal.
- Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available on designated garage levels.
- Automated ticket dispensers, express credit card exit lanes, and cash payment kiosks inside the terminal atrium.
- Comprehensive security infrastructure including round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, emergency call boxes, and frequent patrols by Jetport police.
- Dedicated accessible (ADA) parking spaces conveniently situated adjacent to elevator banks on all covered levels.
- Nearby complimentary Cell Phone Waiting Lot for meeters and greeters awaiting arriving flights.
Ideal For
- Commercial airline travelers departing on domestic and seasonal international flights out of PWM.
- Short-term visitors picking up or dropping off friends, family, and business associates at the terminal.
- Business travelers seeking swift covered parking with short walking times to airport security gates.
- Travelers requiring multi-day or extended weekly vehicle storage with round-the-clock monitoring.
Visitor & Driver Tips
If you are simply meeting an arriving passenger, take advantage of the short-term parking policy, which typically offers the first hour complimentary or at minimal cost, or stage your arrival in the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot until your party is curbside with luggage. During peak holiday seasons, school vacations, and the busy summer tourist months, terminal garage capacity can reach high occupancy; arriving at least 90 minutes prior to your flight departure ensures ample time to locate a space on upper floors or transition to overflow surface lots. Be sure to note your floor level and aisle letter or snap a smartphone photo of your parking column to make vehicle retrieval effortless upon your return.
