June 8, 2016 | Port of Portland and MAJ Press Release
Portland, Ore. – Travelers at Portland International Airport will soon have a new convenient place to fuel up, where drivers can also have a meal or coffee while waiting to pick up a traveler.
The Port of Portland Commission today approved a lease with MAJ Development Corporation to construct a gas station and travel center at PDX, combined with a new cell phone waiting area. The lease is for 20 years with options for a total potential lease term of 40 years.
Located at the northwest corner of Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Air Cargo Road, about a mile from the PDX terminal, the 3.44 acre, 18 fuel pump complex will include a convenience store, national coffee retailer, a full-service pizza restaurant, and another quick-service restaurant to be named. MAJ will invest over $4 million with $100,000 in sustainability measures to minimize energy and water consumption. The gas station will also offer electric vehicle charging and an environmentally friendly car wash.
“The closest gas station is two miles from the airport,” said Michael Jenkins, president of MAJ. “This is an opportunity to bring a much needed amenity to PDX travelers.”
Construction on the project is expected to begin early spring of 2017 and is slated to be completed by the summer of 2017. The new well-lit cell phone waiting area will accommodate 30 vehicles, with more parking throughout the center to match retail needs, and will replace the existing lot. PDX serves an estimated 43,000 air travelers daily.
“PDX Travel Center customers will have access to flight arrival information as they enjoy a cup of coffee, stop for a meal or fuel up,” said Keith Leavitt, Port chief commercial officer. “The facility will offer convenient options to our growing passenger base and to the many employees who work in the area.”