Portland Airport
Lasting Impressions....
"This is definitely one of the better airports to get stuck in." (Sylvia)
"Absolutely wonderful. If I had to live in an airport, this would be the one." (Anton Sabo)
Good times
by wyceresas
The airport is shaped like an H, with the four arms representing different terminals. You enter in the middle of the H; security checkpoints are one on each side. Fortunately, you can find whatever spot suits you the most, since the two sides are connected by a secure passageway (with moving walkway) running parallel to the crossbar of the H.
I spent until midnight partaking of the free wifi at the open dining area by the grand piano on the A/B/C side. I was hidden pretty well; when I noticed they had rolled down the gates for the night already, I got a little worried that they'd forgotten about me. But there was someone there to open the gate for me, and in fact people continued to exit into the lobby for some time afterward.
After spying it earlier from the moving walkway, I ended up sleeping in a small lounge immediately outside the secure area on the A/B/C side. Someone mentioned it before--there are big cloth-cushioned cube chairs that can be paired up facing each other to form a nice bed. Unfortunately, after pairing, they're a little too short, and I had to dangle my legs over one seat back. I guess we can't complain too much about these things. Lights were dim, and three or four others were sleeping there too.
Unfortunately, I was awakened around 5am by the clamor of passengers lining up at the security checkpoint. Lights were back on at that point. Otherwise a good experience.
Not a bad place, but not great either
by ntbjounin
I was at gate C11 all night. It was completely deserted. I had fun kicking my soccer ball up the moving walkway and it would slowly return to me. Then I found a wheelchair to entertain me on the walkways. There were NO people around until 530am.
I didn't really hunt for a great couch or anything. I just slept at the gate on the floor. No biggy. In the morning no one bothered me, and I was awakened by the boarding calls at the gate.
But the lack of people I'd say is a good thing! I'd stay again! I'm sure I will actually..
Um, you may want to rethink sleeping in this place
so, just how bad is this airport?
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- comfortable couches in Terminal C near food court
- noisy
- WiFi
- comfortable chairs and foot stools near gates
- cushioned seats can be pushed together
