I love our PDX Carpet. It welcomes us home with its bright and unique personality. So, a carpet with its own YELP following? Yes, but of course it's Portland. read more

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GETTING HERE: This is the carpet located at the Portland, Oregon International Airport, PDX. REVIEW: I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm breaking every cardinal rule that I have on Yelp! I absolutely loath the pages that aren't of actual businesses where you receive a service. But having just traveled through PDX and realizing that the carpet is a thing, I had to jump on board. I am that yelper. Lol! I just followed their Instagram account and evidently there is a huge community that has strong feelings about the carpet at PDX. You gotta go you gotta take a picture and you gotta grab it. Check it out and come yelp it. :-) read more

PDX Carpet - Holy crap what am I doing. 10/5/25 - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love the wild and wacky things that have their own Yelp page. The carpet at the Portland International Airport has for some reason long been an iconic thing. Interestingly, there was some meaning behind the original design; the carpet design represented the intersection of two runways as seen by the air traffic controllers. There was a bit of an uproar when the original carpet was replaced. When I made a professional visit to Capitol Hill in 2017, I passed by Senator Merkley's office and found there was a small square of carpet displayed in his office inviting folks for photo ops standing on it. When I visited recently with my kiddo we weren't in the area where the old carpet was reinstalled in 2024, but is kinda similar. Take your photo and join the cool kids. read more

PDX Carpet - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Yes, I've been lazy lately :) But here's my first review for 2024. Now why tha heck does the "carpet" at PDX airport have a review? I mean, I've seen unusual reviews before, but the carpet? Eh. why not, I've read worse! I mean, it's weird, and it's Portland! The weirdness legacy must continue! So, about this carpet... It's not the greatest, but it's also not the worst. It does lean more towards the hideous side versus the pretty side imo. It's like the designer just sneezed on canvas and said "ART"! Other reviews really love this carpet for historic reasons over the years. As for me, I can't stop thinking, "Why does this dang carpet need a Yelp page? And why am I not sleeping?" It's that mesmerizing that it made me wanna complete this review. Just so I can stop thinking about it. I doubt this'll ever be a Review of the Day, but ya never know. GO ON PDX CARPET! GO ON WITH YO BAD SELF! read more

PDX Carpet - Monkey see monkey do! - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Just a fun Portland tradition. Check in and take a picture of your feet on the fun, bright and colorful carpet before you head out on your flight. Why- because we are Portland and it's fun. That's all ...... read more

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Not only is there a Yelp page for this but an Insta page ,a FB page , a whole ETSY shop dedicated to goodies with the print and thousands of pics on social media but its also a very beloved icon of our city. With just a quick search on the internet, you'll find a myriad of PDX Carpet products from shot glasses to even IPA .But these items just scratch the surface of all things PDX Carpet.Here is a list of ten that have used the famous PDX Carpet design: 1. Doormats made from the real PDX Carpet from The PDX Project. 2. Phone Covers available at Made in Oregon stores. 3. Custom Nike Elite PDX Carpet Socks. 4. Umbrella (No one in Portland would be caught dead with one .) 5. Portland Trail Blazers Guard Damian Lillard and Adidas present PDX Carpet shoe 6. Sunglasses from Townie Shades 7. Rogue Ales released its PDX Carpet IPA. 8. Baby's bib. 9. Mugs for Stumptown Coffee 10. Bike helmets The airport's new carpet design features natural and man-made shapes found around the airport--referencing flight, nature, and structures such as airplane wings, hiking trails, leaves, runways, and waterways. Only Love ! read more

PDX Carpet - Clearly ,we are not good at this - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The only airport I know of where the carpet has its own fan following, a social media presence and gift items with the design. It's just carpet, people! But this is Portland where things take on a life of their own, keeping "Portland Weird" or just a bit quirky in a fun kind of way. Whenever I'm there, I see people snapping pics of their feet on the carpet to post to friends. There is only one place you can be if that teal green carpet is the backdrop. Like rock stars with one name, no other explanation is needed. read more

PDX Carpet - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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What a stunning airport, I just wished they had more outlets to plug devices into while you wait to board read more

PDX Carpet - Impressive long carpet hallway that connect the terminal to the parking structure outside. Thank goodness for moving walkways - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What! My PDX Carpet review is not finished... I like seeing the PDX Carpet when coming back home. It's a familiar and welcoming sight. On the other hand, when leaving it feels that the carpet is a pleasant sight with it's bright green color that tells you to have a good trip. I hope to see the carpet again soon around December when it bids us farewell on our way to Turkey. Is it safe to go to Turkey these days... Why four stars and not five. Well, I don't know... I am sure there's something that can be improved. read more

I love the fact that this Yelp page exists... It feels classic-ly Portland to have a whole review page dedicated to our airport carpet. When traveling to or from PDX, it is almost necessary to get a snapshot of your shoes on the carpet. Although I am personally a die-hard "old PDX carpet" fan (hence, the four stars), for the sake of tradition, I do have to say that its still fun to snap a picture as you head out on your trip or are returning. To those seeing this page for the first time to check in, I wish you Bon Voyage, or, welcome home! read more

Carpet is carpet. However if you're in PDX you must post a pic on Yelp of FB. It's thing. Jump on board and get your shoes on the carpet here. read more

PDX Carpet - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have a sneaking suspicion that the person who started the trend of taking pictures of your feet before flying out of PDX was a foot fetishist. Conspiratorial nonsense aside, it's a carpet. It's bluish-green. The design is based on the layout of the runways. It's probably a complete pain in the ass to clean. Yep, that's about it. Keep being weird, Portland. That's just about all you've got left! read more

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What more can I say? Every time I fly through PDX, the carpet never hesitates to make me smile. :) Oh, and of course! There's the requisite shameless PDX carpet shoe photo. To not do so at this point is borderline sacrilegious. PS - after comparing my last photo to this one, it is painfully obvious that I really need to invest in some new kicks ;) Adios Portland! Until next time! read more

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The carpet here is very retro and quilt-like. The colors manage to be entirely repugnant , and also somehow manage to "clash" despite all being various vegetable-toned rainbows of someone's fiber fever dream . read more

PDX Carpet - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Initially, I was not a fan of the carpet. The design was cringe worthy for me; the atypical teal color arrangement and strange dot matrix looking geometric shapes just seemed out of place. It exuded a kind of cheesiness that looked dated even when it was new. It was reminiscent of the old school Kaiser Permanente lobby carpets from the 80s. The show Portlandia wasn't wrong when they noted the 90s are alive in Portland (#1). Yet, it is everything that embodies Portland: Weird (#2). Embraced. Elevated. The design was actually created in the late 80s, depicting the evening views from air traffic controllers overlooking the the north + south runways. During PDX's expansion and renovation, it was on the brink of extinction until an updated design with a similar pattern was introduced just about a decade ago. The carpet, through all of its iterations, have become one of the most celebrated things at PDX. Travelers are coming in and rocking shoe selfies of the carpet (#3) and it has become a social media trend ever since. It's gotten to a point that even last month, the iconic carpet will be reintroduced when PDX opens up its newest terminal in 2024. As for me, I've grown to love the carpet. It's truly one of a kind, unabashedly unique, and one of the reasons PDX is one of my all time favorite airports. ____________ (#1) Dream of the 90s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4hShMEk1Ew (#2) City's unofficial slogan "Keep Portland Weird" (#3) Foot fetishists, stay where you are. (#4) Read my review: https://www.yelp.com/biz/portland-international-airport-pdx-portland-3?hrid=VWuDlOpx2wnuqEjju-BO4A&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) read more

A whole Yelp account dedicated to the PDX Carpet is quintessentially Portland - a little weird and a dash of quirky. How does one write a review of a carpet? Do I sing the praises of its tufted threads? Do I compliment its fluffy feel? What makes the PDX carpet unique is its pattern - you'll never find another quite like it in other airports...a dash of 90s funk+color. Whether you're leaving or returning, it's a rite of passage to pass through the security gates and snap a quick pic of the carpet. Through its years of remodeling and renovation, Portlanders have fought hard to retain pieces of the original carpet - reminiscent of Portlanders fighting to retain the quirky spirit that makes up the essence of this city. read more

Here in Oregon, something that would totally go unnoticed elsewhere, can take on a life of its own. Case in point, our "famous" PDX carpet. We take selfies of our feet with the carpet as if it's a friend we are fond of. And yes, we are fond of it. There has been much debate over whether the former carpet looked best or the current one. The former carpet had a turquoise blue background with a geometrical design in shades of purple, pink and red. The new carpet has a green background with another geometrical design in shades of blue, yellow and red. I really liked the former carpet but in all honesty the new carpet looks more modern and updated. Primary color swishes on green background looks understated and calming. In an airport that's probably a good thing. read more

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How do you rate carpet? Lol! Learned about this funny little trend on Pinterest so we had to check it out while in PDX to see what all the fuss is about. Not much to report other than it's the retro carpet they left instead of replacing. I'm thinking it's got some sentimental value to Portlanders, so I get it. We took the requisite snapshot and that was about it. It's a greenish carpet with some 80s retro geometric designs in primary colors, very typical of the era. Interesting little tidbit to help kill time in the airport lol! read more

PDX Carpet - Retro carpet in PDX with a cult following - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What is not to love about our famous carpet!?! I loved our old carpet but it was showing it's wear so it needed to be replaced. At first, I had a hard time loving the new carpet, now it's like an old friend. Especially since I didn't get to see it much during the pandemic. Seeing pictures of the carpet on social media makes me smile. Keep posting and keep this tradition going. Safe travels! read more

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Not a fan of the new carpet. You can totally see the difference between the two styles! read more

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This is the real thing! But, only in Portland! If you are flying through PDX, make sure that you are wearing your favorite shoes because they will look fabulous with the PDX Carpet in the background of your photo! Old or new--it just doesn't matter. PDX Carpet, thanks for being there when I've needed you. read more

4-stars because most of the carpet has been replaced with a new design. Some words on the two carpets: Old carpet: mathematical, precise, laser, synergy, futurist, graphical, Atari New carpet: Jimmy Buffet, 90% off at Ross, failed logo, Bahama Breezer, Florida beachside bar, windsurfing, busted arcs read more

PDX Carpet - New version of the carpet, Jimmy Buffet cover singer approved! - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I did it for the 'gram! I learned about this crazy popular carpet on some podcast awhile back so I definitely made a point to take a photo of my feet on the famous carpet. I should mention that the carpet I saw is not the original cool PDX carpet that rose to fame via social media posts. To be completely honest, I think the new design looks a little 90s - not necessarily a bad thing, just not the best design I've ever seen. I think the old carpet looked cooler. For those interested I believe you may be able to buy pieces of the old carpet online. Who knew some carpet from the 80s could be so famous?! read more

PDX Carpet - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was a great way to start our trip! Dropping into the Portland airport and seeing the (now famously replaced) carpet was a super cute burst of fun on landing. I made sure to take a few pictures for Instagram and tweet my feets to #PDXCarpet. Because that's how you do. I love that this carpet is so famous and well loved! It's such a fun thing to get excited about on landing (when you're usually tired and just want to get home) and it's a really great way to start off the fun cultural awesomeness that is Portland! Yay PDX Carpet! read more

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Who would've thought there would be a Yelp page for the carpet of an airport, but here we are! And of course it's in weird Portland! This carpet makes me reminiscent of my childhood years in the 90s. You must check it out while you're here! read more

PDX Carpet - PDX infamous carpet - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Portland native and someone who has flown in and out fo PDX a ton. I never understood the deal about this carpet. I just don't like it, but it has become a thing. read more

Let's get one thing straight: Old PDX Carpet is greater than New PDX Carpet. But in several years, when they go to replace the current design with something new, the furor of the change will have us all nostalgic for the current carpet. Humans are funny like that. From the Counting Crows (because I refuse to acknowledge the horrible Amy Grant version) noting that "Don't it always seem to go, you don't know what you got 'til it's gone," to Andy Bernard's sage words, "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them," we tend to not know what we have until we no longer have it. So I say, let's embrace the new carpet. Let's live each day like it was a vacation that takes us through PDX. Let's soak up the lessons of each day and let's make the most out of our lives. Rare are the moments when we know what we have, so let's have each moment. read more

Whose shoes upon this stately carpet walk? Methinks the likes of kings and queens and philosophers aplenty. Where doth that matting underfoot lead, perchance? To wondrous lands and isles of verdant green. Will you walk a little faster, said the carpet to the bag that perches pon that veritable toll road to adventure. Enjoy your visit and stay awhile. read more

It's a tradition to take pictures of this classic pdx carpet. Not sure that theres any of the old carpet left. Maybe hidden now so it can't be vandalized. I asked a couple staff working there if they know where the old carpet is... and they didn't even know what it looked like. Cmon! read more

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Did you notice the Carpets at PDX? Yes!! I am writing a review for carpet, what so special about the PDX carpet you ask? The famous Carpet, is really Iconic, part of Portland's history for decades. but they are changing their carpets, same print but different color. From light blue to light green. The Iconic carpet also has its own hashtag, instagram & even a Yelp page. Don't forget to pick up your merchandise at the airport, socks, t-shirts, key chains, earrings, bumper stickers, even ROGUE beer, made a special bottle with PDX carpet. Besides social media, you can purchase the Iconic carpet merchandise on line, this is if you missed getting a piece of PDX carpet merchandise at the airport. The PDX PROJECT, pdxcarpet.com has a line of designer furniture, luggage tags, rugs, doormats, small squares of raw carpets, mouse pads, coasters. If that isn't enough, Addidas is releasing sneakers. You deserve all this fame PDX carpet!! Don't forget to take a picture of the PDX carpet & don't forget hashtag #pdxcarpet Lets keep Portland weird!! 2016 #13/100 Yelp Challenge read more

PDX Carpet - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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An iconic carpet that is famous around the world. The original PDX Carpet features geometric shapes with a teal/green background. The original PDX Carpet was said to be designed after north and south runways as seen by air traffic controllers from the airports towers at night. The new PDX Carper was installed in 2015 and was a $13 million dollar replacement. The new carpet is said to be influenced by man made shapes found around the airport. Many believe the PDX Carpet to be the best carpet in any airport in the world. read more

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I love the culture built around the pdx carpet. It is very unique for sure and was always something folks noticed. The old carpet will be missed but the new carpet is well done. Good job Port of Portland. Travelers yes it is carpet but tell me have you ever seen great looking carpet in other airports? Not likely.. Welcome to Portland Oregon! read more

It's funny that a carpet can stick in your mind... but it does. Before I started traveling more on my own through PDX, I still remembered the carpet from when I was here as a kid. It was something I was looking forward to seeing when I was returning to this airport for the first time as an adult. I was surprised to see this listing with so many pictures of the new carpet, which I didn't realize was getting the same attention (or more) than the classic carpet. Maybe I'm old now but it's just not the same. I hope we never have to see the day where the classic carpet is completely replaced by the new carpet... read more

This carpet is horrible and hard to push heavy luggage on. I hope when you are choosing the nee carpet you choose something easier to roll heavy luggage on. It hurts my back and knees and I fly every week. Recently relocated to the area and flying out of this airport every week is giving me the blues and aches and pains I've never had before read more

You stand on it, you take a photo and then you fly off on your next adventure. Remember to #pdxcarpet read more

The PDX carpet As seen on candy bars, T-shirts socks, pants and even tattoos! It's legendary and will live on forever

Alas, I am a little conflicted regarding how to rate this. Are we talking about old PDX carpet or new PDX carpet? I am not going to pretend to be a design or carpet connoisseur, but I will admit, that after hearing about #pdxcarpet from friends and from 99 percent invisible (http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/pdx-carpet/), I couldn't help but be intrigued. The first time I attempted to see what all the fuss was about was in 2015 after they had already started removing large chunks of the retro PDX carpet. I only managed to find the new design, which is not bad, but you can definitely see the difference. My more design savvy friends say that the new design is too curvy, whereas the old design had a much more pleasant dark green-blue tone to it and the sharp angles made it more geometrically pleasing to the eye. I don't know. I just love that such a culture has been built around the PDX carpet. It's amazing. PDX carpet socks, t-shirts, beer. It's so wonderfully weird-- I love it. Presently, much of the retro PDX carpet is gone, BUT, there is a small patch of it that still remains. I had heard from a friend living in Portland that he had found a patch, so on my most recent Portland trip, I ran around the airport in search of the old design. I don't know how much longer it's going to be there for, so find it while you can to get the classic #pdxcarpet shoe selfie! tl;dr: PDX carpet. Such beauty. Much wow. read more

PDX Carpet - Old PDX carpet! It still lives! - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I have to do this. The PDXCarpet at PDX airport has achieved legendary status. Subject of numerous national news stories, a local obsession, the iconic pattern has been emblazoned on everything from t-shirts to tattoos to beer to shoes. You can buy PDXCarpet socks! This carpet features a significant design, representing the runways at PDX. The mix of turquoise, royal blue, midnight blue and an almost dark salmon/pink is aesthetically pleasing. Almost calming. And they're tearing it out to put in some god awful green shit. I had to share my love for this current carpet before it's gone. You know you're in Portland when you step off the jetway on to this masterpiece of aviation pile. You know you're in a place like Portland when you see the gift shop selling PDXCarpet beer, PDXCarpet coasters, PDXCarpet shirts and more. Carpet, you may be torn from the floors in an unceremonious fashion, but they can never tear the memories of you from my heart. read more

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The myth, the legend, the eighth wonder of the world, the OG Portland, we worship thee. In all seriousness, this carpet is pure love in design. It is world-famous and not without good reason. It turns what is already a stellar airport into something much more: Art with a capital A in its highest form. As an aside, please make and sell products with this carpet in the airport itself. Would have definitely bought a t-shirt if there one. read more

Ahh, the famous carpet. You know you're top of the pile when you have your own highly rated Yelp site. Folks check in here and photograph their footwear on the old rug (and the new) and some even buy socks to match. I'm not sure how they established a flavor profile for the PDX carpet IPA, and perhaps I really don't want to know. I'm sure it's bitter. The new slogan, "let's shag baby," hasn't quite caught on, but people still seem to like the old carpet. read more

PDX Carpet - In with the new - Local Flavor Near Me - Portland, Oregon