Portland International Jetport (KPWM)
Large airport · Portland, Maine, United States
Airport data
| Name | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPWM |
| IATA | PWM |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°38'46" W 70°18'33" 43.64620, -70.30930 |
| Location | Portland, Maine, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,200 ft (2195 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,100 ft (1859 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Portland International Jetport at a glance
Portland International Jetport is a large airport in Portland, Maine, United States, known to airline systems as PWM. The field elevation of 76 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPWM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 7,200 ft (2195 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPWM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Portland International Jetport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Executive Airport | KBXM | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | KPSM | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Augusta State Airport | KAUG | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Knox County Regional Airport | KRKD | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Concord Municipal Airport | KCON | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Portland International Jetport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 76 ft field elevation of Portland International Jetport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Portland International Jetport
What is the ICAO code of Portland International Jetport?
The ICAO identifier of Portland International Jetport is KPWM, and its IATA code is PWM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Portland International Jetport above sea level?
Portland International Jetport sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Portland International Jetport located?
The airport lies at 43.6462, -70.3093 — in Portland, Maine, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brunswick Executive Airport, about 40 km away.
Does KPWM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPWM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Portland International Jetport?
Portland International Jetport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,200 ft (2195 m) with a ASP surface.