PDX and Its Iconic Carpet: Reunited (and It Feels So Good)
This Valentine's Day, we love that everyone loves our old carpet...and more than a few of us have the shoe selfies to prove it. If you work at the airport, you can probably spot the carpet’s distinctive pattern from across the room, whether it's on socks, a keychain or a t-shirt.
And so, we have a little good news: When the expansive, light-filled main terminal opens in 2024, you'll find PDX's iconic carpet in the pre-security “meet and greet” areas outside the security exits, along with a few other surprise locations we’ll share along the way.
Of course, the current carpet will remain in the concourses. And the areas of the main terminal that visitors travel through will have gray terrazzo floors – a smoother surface that’s easier for wheelchairs, assistive devices and roller bags to navigate. Want more scoop on carpet plans? Check out the article.
[Hot tip: If travelers just can’t wait until 2024, there’s a great place to direct them right now – the "secret listening room" in the back of Tender Loving Empire on Concourse E, near Gate E5. It’s only a secret if you don’t know about it; everyone is welcome!]
