If you’ve ever traveled through Portland International Airport (PDX), then you know that it can be a bit of a hassle. TSA PreCheck is an expedited security process and program that allows travelers to go through security faster than if they had not enrolled in the program. The best part about TSA PreCheck is that it’s free for anyone who wants to enroll and doesn’t cost any extra for travel! PDX offers its own TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center within the airport so you don’t have to drive all over Portland looking for one.
PDX TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center
The TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center is located at Portland International Airport (PDX). The location is near Gate B5 and the airport exit.
- Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.*
- What services are offered at the TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center? You can apply to be a member of TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry and get your Known Traveler Number (KTN), which will allow you to use the expedited security lines in airports across the country.* How do I get there? Use these directions from Google Maps!
Portland International Airport (PDX) is located just north of the Columbia River, 10 miles by highway from downtown Portland. The airport is the largest airport in Oregon and the second largest airport serving Washington. In 2018, PDX had a record breaking 22,323,488 passengers travel through the airport. There are two terminals at PDX that are connected by light rail. Terminal A has 13 gates for all airlines. Terminal B also has 13 gates for Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
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The TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center is located in Portland International Airport (PDX).
The TSA PreCheck enrollment center is located at Portland International Airport (PDX). If you’re traveling to the airport by car, take I-405 S and follow signs to exit 53A. Take Interstate Avenue South to N Denver Avenue, then head west on N Denver. Turn left onto NE Columbia Boulevard toward Portland International Airport and drive for 0.5 mi until you see the terminal on your left. Parking is free for up to 10 days with an airport parking permit; if you’re planning on staying longer than that or want more information about fees and other details, visit the website of PDX’s official parking provider, Standard Parking Inc., which also offers shuttle service from certain lots in addition to its own lot near the terminal entrance.
At the TSA PreCheck enrollment center itself—a cubicle space just after security checkpoint B6—you’ll need two forms of ID: a valid ID (driver’s license or passport) as well as another form of ID like a credit card or birth certificate if applicable; proof that you’ve had fingerprints taken recently (if they ask); and payment in cash or major credit cards such as Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover/JCB Card(s) only).
You’ll also have your photo taken there so that they can place it onto your new Known Traveler Number (KTN) card once they’ve issued one; this will take less than 5 minutes total time spent sitting at their desk waiting for them so don’t worry too much about how long this step will take before proceeding through security.*
Conclusion
The TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center is located in Portland International Airport (PDX). It’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with extended hours on weekends and holidays. The center will have agents available every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, New Year’s Eve Day and New Year’s Day.