3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport was also very easy to navigate and I could easily find my gate once past security.”
Linos Hansen5★ on Google
Airports / Maine / PWM
Large airport · PWM
Portland International Jetport.
Portland, Maine · 76 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
2,788 ratings
1
Operators based
76
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Portland, MaineELEV 76 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
2,788
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
76
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Portland International Jetport (KPWM / PWM) sits in Portland, Maine, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 76 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Maine Aviation Aircraft Charter, LLC. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ, 22 nm), Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM, 41 nm), and Augusta State Airport (AUG, 46 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,200-foot paved runway, PWM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Portland, ME destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Portland.
2 FBOs serve KPWM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Mac Jets FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWith three-generations of experience, the family at MAC Jets exudes a passion for providing exceptional aviation experiences by focusing on quality, reliability and safety. As a premier full-service FBO, MAC Jets offers its guests every aviation service needed along with the comforts of a luxurious, private facility with quick access to Portland.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 5am-midnight daily; after-hours callout with fee
- Unicom 130.925
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Northeast Air
Your FBO? Claim it, freeNortheast Air is Portland, Maine’s finest FBO, with nearly 50 years of experience handling all your aircraft servicing needs. From fueling, deicing, and maintenance, to concierge and catering, we handle all the needs of a busy flight crew with care and attention to detail. Once you land, Northeast Air is equipped to handle all your aircraft’s needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Line Counter Service 5:30am-10:30pm daily
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is very clean and well-organized.”
Hani Mohamed Qotbi5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The people aren’t as busy and seem willing to help and are super friendly.”
Rob Huey5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Portland International Jetport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KPWM
IATA
PWM
FAA / Local
PWM
Elevation
76 ft
Coordinates
43.6462° N · 70.3093° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs ME fields
state range 56–988 ft
At 76 ft, PWM sits lower than 82% of the 22 Maine fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,200 ft
- 11/297,200 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/366,100 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,200 ft
PWM's 7,200 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmNHZBrunswick Executive AirportBrunswick
- 41nmPSMPortsmouth International Airport at PeasePortsmouth
- 46nmAUGAugusta State AirportAugusta
- 58nmRKDKnox County Regional AirportRockland
- 58nmCONConcord Municipal AirportConcord
- 65nmMHTManchester-Boston Regional AirportManchester
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPWM · Portland International Jetport · Portland, ME
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PWM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 237 nm | 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 428 nm | 1h 24m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 780 nm | 2h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 877 nm | 2h 26m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,124 nm | 3h 1m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,178 nm | 3h 8m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,401 nm | 3h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,458 nm | 3h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PWM?
- Portland International Jetport's longest paved runway is 7,200 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PWM?
- Portland International Jetport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PWM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Portland International Jetport as a home base, including Maine Aviation Aircraft Charter, LLC.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Portland International Jetport?
- 2 FBOs serve PWM: Mac Jets FBO and Northeast Air. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to PWM?
- The closest alternate is Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ), about 22 nm away, followed by Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PWM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 57m (237 nm), Washington DC about 1h 24m (428 nm), Chicago about 2h 13m (780 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.