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Lake Oswego, Oregon

S. state of Oregon, primarily in Clackamas County, with small portions extending into neighboring Multnomah and Washington counties.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Oregon, United States.
  • Served by Bruce's Airport.

History

Lake Oswego is a city in the U.S. state of Oregon, primarily in Clackamas County, with small portions extending into neighboring Multnomah and Washington counties. Population in 2020 was 40,731, an 11.2% increase since 2010, making it the 11th most populous city in Oregon. Located about 7 miles (11 km) south of Portland and surrounding the 405-acre (164 ha) Oswego Lake, the town was founded in 1847 and incorporated as Oswego in 1910. The city was the hub of Oregon's brief iron industry in the late 19th century, and is today a suburb of Portland.

Airports

Portland International Airport (PDX) 12 mi to the centre
Portland, OR, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 16 airlines (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 57 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 57 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) 14 mi to the centre
Portland, OR, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) 17 mi to the centre
Portland, OR, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bruce's Airport 4.3 mi to the centre
Milwaukie, OR, US
Outdoor
Meyer Riverside Airpark 6.1 mi to the centre
Tigard, OR, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

North Canby Ferry
Ferry terminal · 8.6 mi from the centre · City Of Canby
Outdoor
South Canby Ferry
Ferry terminal · 8.8 mi from the centre · City Of Canby
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bruce's Airport; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: North Canby Ferry, 8.6 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lake Oswego, Oregon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Tram · Portland, Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Eugene, Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Portland, Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Tillamook, Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.