What's the busiest hour for departures at PDX?

Departures from Portland International Airport peak at 07:00 local time, averaging 36.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of PDX?

The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at PDX?

Average weekday security wait at Portland International Airport is 7 minutes, and weekend wait is 7 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from PDX?

Alaska Airlines, (AS) is the largest operator at Portland International Airport, with 1991 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from PDX?

Seattle (SEA) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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PDX Airport - Portland International Airport

Portland, United States. Departures peak at 07:00 local, averaging 36.6 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 16 days observed.

Peak departure hour

07:00

36.6 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

00:00

1.3 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

7 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

7 min

Security

Traffic score

88/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 219.9 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 20:00 local (31.6 flights/hr). Total: 221.9 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 1,991
2. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 433
3. Southwest Airlines (WN) 358
4. United Airlines, (UA) 322
5. American Airlines (AA) 246

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Seattle (SEA) 300
2. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 195
3. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 181
4. 🇺🇸 Phoenix (PHX) 175
5. 🇺🇸 San Francisco (SFO) 158

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at PDX?: Departures from Portland International Airport peak at 07:00 local time, averaging 36.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of PDX?: The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at PDX?: Average weekday security wait at Portland International Airport is 7 minutes, and weekend wait is 7 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from PDX?: Alaska Airlines, (AS) is the largest operator at Portland International Airport, with 1991 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from PDX?: Seattle (SEA) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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