PDX
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Transportation & Travel, Geography & Places |
PDX has two meanings. It stands for Portland International Airport (airport code) or Portland, Oregon (city and neighborhood).
Meanings of PDX at a glance
| # | PDX stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland International Airport | Transportation & Travel › Airport Code |
| 2 | Portland, Oregon | Geography & Places › City and Neighborhood |
1. Portland International Airport
Transportation & Travel · Airport Code Abbreviations
Oregon's largest airport, beside the Columbia River about 12 miles northeast of downtown Portland. Its rebuilt main terminal, opened in 2024, has a vast wooden roof made from Pacific Northwest timber.
Example: Took a picture of my feet on the old PDX carpet before they ripped it out.
ICAO code KPDX. The airport's teal geometric carpet, installed in the 1980s, became a cult symbol of Portland and appeared on socks and tattoos before being replaced in 2015. The code follows the X-filler pattern of LAX, and "PDX" is widely used as a nickname for the city. Local restaurants in the terminal must charge street prices.
2. Portland, Oregon
Geography & Places · City and Neighborhood Abbreviations
Nickname for Portland, Oregon, taken from the airport code of Portland International. The airport's teal geometric carpet became a local icon, and the code appears on T-shirts and in business names across the city.
Example: PDX coffee shops roast in small batches and serve pour-overs only.
The code helps distinguish the city from Portland, Maine (PWM). Portland's nicknames also include Rose City and Stumptown.
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