PDX
Portland Intl
Portland, OR · 3 relief areas · Rank #33
Verified 0d ago4 · Good
Warning

Two security checkpoints (B/C and D/E) — the post-security relief areas are not interchangeable if you pick the wrong checkpoint. The Concourse Connector between concourses reopened in 2024, but during construction phases pet relief locations have shifted multiple times — verify with airport signage on arrival. PDX actively enforces pet-carrier rules with $250 fines.

2 post-security indoor pet relief areas (one for B/C concourses, one on Concourse D near gate D5), plus 1 pre-security outdoor area at baggage claim by the MAX light rail. Both indoor areas have artificial grass, fire hydrant, sink, bench, and waste bags. Recently rebuilt as part of the PDX Next terminal expansion.

Relief areas · sorted by cat-safety
Concourse B/C Pet Relief
Just past B/C security checkpoint, near Stumptown Coffee
4
post-securityWalled room

Indoor enclosed room with artificial grass, fire hydrant or rock, sink, bench, and waste bags. ADA accessible with luggage counter. Alaska Airlines hub — most flights use B/C.

Concourse D Pet Relief
Concourse D, across from gate D5
4
post-securityWalled room

Indoor enclosed room with same amenities as B/C area. Most Delta, United, Southwest, American flights use D/E concourses.

MAX Light Rail Pet Relief
Outside baggage claim south side, adjacent to MAX light rail station and police parking
2
pre-securityOpen area

Outdoor, covered with bark dust mulch. Well-lit but located in a busy ground-transportation corridor — high noise and traffic. Use carrier.

Cat plan
Primary: Concourse B/C Pet Relief

Just past B/C security checkpoint, near Stumptown Coffee · Indoor enclosed room with artificial grass, fire hydrant or rock, sink, bench, and waste bags. ADA accessible with luggage counter. Alaska Airlines hub — most flights use B/C.

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Avoid at PDX

MAX Light Rail Pet Relief

Plan B: relieve before security

Given this airport's policy, use the pre-security area or relieve at home/hotel before arrival.