Transportation Connections
The Port of Longview is strategically located near river, highway and railroad transportation connections.
River
Located just 66 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the deep-draft Columbia River, the Port is the first full-service operating port with major transportation connections. Transit time from the Columbia River Lightship to the Port of Longview averages six hours.
The Columbia River is a strategic trade corridor for the nation and the region's link to world markets. It is the second largest grain exporting river channel in the world and the exit point for cargo originating from over 40 states.
The Columbia River is maintained at a depth of 43 feet by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Today, newer and larger vessels traveling the shipping channel require a deeper draft in order to fully load with cargo.
Road
Interstate 5 is the major highway connection to and from the Port of Longview. Traveling distances range from 120 miles to/from Seattle, WA, and 40 miles to/from Portland, OR.
Our congestion-free roadways make efficient cargo movements possible through Longview’s industrial area to major North/South and West/East interstate routes.
Rail
From on-dock rail service to dedicated lines serving the Port, Port of Longview is on the right track.
The 1.5 mile Industrial Rail Corridor allows trains bound for the Port to arrive without long waits or interrupting vehicular traffic. Miles of track and switch engines at the Port make railcar transloading, ship-to rail and rail-to-ship options possible at the Port of Longview
The Port of Longview is served by both Class 1 railroads Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and Union Pacific.
Pacific Northwest Intermodal Team
12400 - 51st Place South
Seattle, WA 98178
Phone: 800-795-2673 |
Pacific Northwest Intermodal Team
402 South Dawson
Seattle, WA 98108 |
Air
The 4th available link in the multi-modal system to the Port of Longview is the Southwest Regional Airport at Kelso. Known as the aerial off-ramp to economic development in SW Washington State, the airport offers even one more way to make doing business with the Port of Longview even easier.
- Kelso Aviation, Fixed Based Operator
- Airport open 24/7, FBO open business hours and for “on call” services
- Runway: 100’ w x 4,395’ long
- Jet A and 100 LL fuel available
- Air Nav
- 15 minute drive time to Port of Longview marine terminals
- Services offered include environmental, economic development, emergency hospital, Lifeflite and aerial imaging.
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The area is also served by the following airports:
Portland International Airport: An easy 45 minute drive away in Portland, Oregon, and offers many nonstop flights from Portland to various locations.
Sea-Tac International Airport: Just 120 miles north of Longview in Seattle, also offering many nonstop flights to various destinations.
Regional Airport
2222 S. Pacific Avenue
Kelso, WA 98626
360-425-3688 |
7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218
503-460-4234
800-815-4636
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17801 Pacific Hwy. South
Seattle, WA 98158
206-433-5388 |
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